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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Purpose
Free-Range Chicken Recipe
Cat
Freeze-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe freeze-dried cat food good?
Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe is a freeze-dried cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
60%
Fat
27%
Est. Carbs
3%
Fiber
2.2%
Ash
7.6%
Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (60% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
References
Fat is Super High (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
17 of 17 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Free Range Chicken
2
Chicken Heart
3
Chicken Liver
4
Chicken Necks
5
Chicken Gizzard
6
Chicken Wing
7
Chicken Frame
8
Chicken Skin
9
Chicken Fat
10
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
11
Inulin
12
Vitamins
13
Minerals
14
Fish Oil
15
Salt
16
Mixed Tocopherols
17
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Chicken Wing, Chicken Frame appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Ingredients worth checking: Chicken Frame, Fish Oil, Salt.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Free Range Chicken
Chicken Heart
Chicken Liver
Chicken Necks
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Wing
Chicken Frame
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Free Range Chicken
Chicken Heart
Chicken Liver
Chicken Necks
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Wing
Chicken Frame
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe freeze-dried cat food Review
Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 60% protein, 27% fat, 3% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Purpose Free-Range Chicken Recipe?
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