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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

LaPetz

The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly

Dog

Dry

Rating

Estimated rating — we couldn't identify some of the main ingredients, so this rating may be inaccurate.

☆☆☆☆☆

0.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Low

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly dry dog food good?

LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly is a dry dog food rated 0 stars, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

28%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

41%

Fiber

6.7%

Ash

11.1%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (28% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.

References

Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.

References

Ingredients Analysis

45 of 49 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Baked Black Soldier Fly

No match found in database

Black Soldier Fly Meal

No match found in database

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins

Tapioca Starch

Coconut Powder

Black Yeast Powder

No match found in database

Animal Fat

Pea Protein

Hydrolysed Animal Protein

Cod Oil

Lecithin

Yucca Extract

Choline Chloride

Green Tea

Green Algae

Tomato

Apple

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Folic Acid

Calcium Pantothenate

Niacin

Biotin

Zinc Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Calcium Carbonate

Potassium Iodide

Selenium Yeast

Zinc Animo Acid Chelate

Organic Iron

Organic Copper

Dl-methionine

L-tryptophan

Lutein

Cranberry

Blueberry

Strawberry

Raspberry

Acerola

No match found in database

Blackberry

Goji Berry

Pomegranate

Tips

Protein source needs review: this recipe does not list clear animal-based ingredients.

Plant protein signal: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins, Animal Fat, Pea Protein.

Higher-caution ingredients: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins, Animal Fat, Hydrolysed Animal Protein have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins, Pea Protein have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

—

This recipe does not list any animal-protein ingredients, so there is no clarity score to break down.

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

12%

Plant concentrate

87%

Auxiliary

Protein in LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly leans on plant signals: only 12% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 87% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Hydrolysed Animal Protein

Plant concentrate

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Selenium Yeast

LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly dry dog food Review

LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly scores 0 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Best for

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins, Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 28% protein, 13% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 0 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly good for dogs?

This recipe scored 0 stars, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.

Does LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly contain Dairy?

Does LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly contain Egg?

Does LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly contain Legumes?

Does LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly contain Nuts?

Is LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in LaPetz The Black Hypoallergenic Black Soldier Fly?