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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Michinoku Farm

Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★☆☆☆

2.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Legumes

Red meat

Fish

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Shellfish

Pros

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

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

Is Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat dry dog food good?

Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat is a dry dog food rated 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

31%

Fat

11%

Est. Carbs

46%

Fiber

4.4%

Ash

7.8%

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

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (31% 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 (11% 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

34 of 34 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Horse Meat

Horse Liver

Fish Meat

Barley Whole Grain Flour

Fish Meal

Coconut Powder

Brown Rice Flour

Soy Protein Powder

Sorghum

Sweet Potato

Potato

Roasted Sesame

Defatted Rice Bran

Sunflower Oil

Seed Oil

Eggshell Calcium

Zinc

Copper

Vitamin A

Vitamin E

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Pantothenic Acid

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Niacin

Folic Acid

Vitamin K

Choline

Seaweed Powder

Yeast Extract

Taurine

Oligosaccharide

Lactic Acid Bacteria

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meat, Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein signal: Soy Protein Powder may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal, Soy Protein Powder.

Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Barley Whole Grain Flour, Soy Protein Powder have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Named

50%

Unnamed

50%

Mixed clarity: 50% of Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 50% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Horse Meat

Horse Liver

Unnamed

Fish Meat

Fish Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

81%

Plant concentrate

18%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 18% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Horse Meat

Horse Liver

Fish Meat

Fish Meal

Plant concentrate

Soy Protein Powder

Auxiliary

Yeast Extract

Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat dry dog food Review

Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

You're avoiding legumes

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Soy Protein Powder.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 31% protein, 11% fat, 46% estimated carbohydrates.

81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat contain Dairy?

Does Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat contain Egg?

Does Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat contain Legumes?

Does Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat contain Nuts?

Is Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Michinoku Farm Aiken no Gohan Horse Meat?