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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
ZIWI Peak
Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe
Dog
Air-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Red meat
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Fish
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 ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe air-dried dog food good?
ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe is a air-dried dog 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, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Meal but contains Red meat, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
35%
Est. Carbs
4%
Fiber
3.5%
Ash
14%
Moisture (14%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (44% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Super High (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
31 of 31 matched
Prefer
10
Concerned
5
Notice
0
1
Beef
2
Beef Tripe
3
Beef Heart
4
Beef Lung
5
Beef Liver
6
Beef Kidney
7
Beef Bone
8
New Zealand Green Mussel
9
Beef Cartilage
10
Chicory Root
11
Beef Spleen
12
Lecithin
13
Parsley
14
Dried Apple Pomace
15
Inulin
16
Dipotassium Phosphate
17
Magnesium Sulfate
18
Zinc Amino Acid Complex
19
Iron Amino Acid Complex
20
Copper Amino Acid Complex
21
Manganese Amino Acid Complex
22
Selenium Yeast
23
Dried Kelp
24
Salt
25
Preservative
26
Vitamin E
27
Thiamine Mononitrate
28
Riboflavin
29
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
30
Vitamin D3
31
Folic Acid
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Beef, Beef Tripe are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Apple Pomace, Dipotassium Phosphate, Selenium Yeast.
Higher-caution ingredients: Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe'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
Beef Tripe
Beef Heart
Beef Lung
Beef Liver
Beef Kidney
Beef Bone
New Zealand Green Mussel
Beef Cartilage
Beef Spleen
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe 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
Beef Tripe
Beef Heart
Beef Lung
Beef Liver
Beef Kidney
Beef Bone
New Zealand Green Mussel
Beef Cartilage
Beef Spleen
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe air-dried dog food Review
ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe 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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Red meat, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 35% fat, 4% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe contain Dairy?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe contain Egg?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe contain Legumes?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe contain Nuts?
Is ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ZIWI Peak Original Series Air-Dried Pure New Zealand Beef Recipe?
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