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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Kyushu Pet Food

Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices

Dog

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Poultry

Red meat

Free From:

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

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 Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices air-dried dog food good?

Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices is a air-dried dog food rated 3.5 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 Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

13%

Fat

Est. Carbs

68%

Fiber

3.1%

Ash

6.9%

Moisture (35%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Low (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.

References

Fat is Low (9% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may suit some lower-calorie goals, but very active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need more energy.

References

Ingredients Analysis

13 of 13 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Chicken

Wheat Flour

Corn Starch

Sorbitol

Modified Starch

Glycerin

Phosphate

Flavoring

pH Adjuster

Seasoning

Anti-oxidants

Coloring Agent

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Beef, Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Glycerin, Coloring Agent.

Higher-caution ingredients: Glycerin, Coloring Agent have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Wheat Flour have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Wheat Flour, Sorbitol have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices'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

Beef

Chicken

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices 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

Beef

Chicken

Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices air-dried dog food Review

Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices is a solid mid-tier air-dried dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 13% protein, 9% fat, 68% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices contain Dairy?

Does Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices contain Egg?

Does Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices contain Legumes?

Does Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices contain Nuts?

Is Kyushu Pet Food Beef no Kirameki Thick Cut Beef Slices grain-free?

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