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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Instinct
Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate
Cat
Wet
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Legumes
Nuts
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate wet cat food good?
Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate is a wet 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
39 of 39 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Broth
3
Beef Liver
4
Salmon
5
Egg Product
6
Montmorillonite Clay
7
Salmon Oil
8
Ground Flaxseed
9
Iron Proteinate
10
Zinc Proteinate
11
Copper Proteinate
12
Manganese Proteinate
13
Sodium Selenite
14
Potassium Iodide
15
Choline Chloride
16
Salt
17
Thiamine Mononitrate
18
Vitamin E Supplement
19
Niacin Supplement
20
D-calcium Pantothenate
21
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
22
Riboflavin Supplement
23
Vitamin A Supplement
24
Biotin
25
Vitamin D3 Supplement
26
Vitamin B12 Supplement
27
Folic Acid
28
Menhaden Fish Oil
29
Magnesium Sulfate
30
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
31
Artichokes
32
Cranberries
33
Pumpkin
34
Tomato
35
Blueberries
36
Broccoli
37
Cabbage
38
Kale
39
Parsley
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Broth are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Egg Product, Sodium Selenite, Salt.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Kale have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate'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
Chicken
Chicken Broth
Beef Liver
Salmon
Egg Product
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate 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
Chicken
Chicken Broth
Beef Liver
Salmon
Egg Product
Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate wet cat food Review
Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate 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
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate contain Dairy?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate contain Egg?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate contain Legumes?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate contain Nuts?
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Instinct Original Grain-Free Kitten Real Chicken Recipe Pate?
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