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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
4
Concerned
6
Notice
2
1
Horse Meat
2
Horse Liver
3
Fish Meat
4
Barley Whole Grain Flour
5
Fish Meal
6
Coconut Powder
7
Brown Rice Flour
8
Soy Protein Powder
9
Sorghum
10
Sweet Potato
11
Potato
12
Roasted Sesame
13
Defatted Rice Bran
14
Sunflower Oil
15
Seed Oil
16
Eggshell Calcium
17
Zinc
18
Copper
19
Vitamin A
20
Vitamin E
21
Vitamin B1
22
Vitamin B2
23
Pantothenic Acid
24
Vitamin B6
25
Vitamin B12
26
Niacin
27
Folic Acid
28
Vitamin K
29
Choline
30
Seaweed Powder
31
Yeast Extract
32
Taurine
33
Oligosaccharide
34
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
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
High
Animal
81%
Plant concentrate
18%
Auxiliary
1%
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.
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