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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Primal Pet Foods

Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe

Dog

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Egg

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

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.

Is Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe freeze-dried dog food good?

Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe is a freeze-dried dog food rated 4.5 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, Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

27%

Fat

23%

Est. Carbs

39%

Fiber

3.3%

Ash

7.6%

Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (27% 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 Super High (23% 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

26 of 26 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Beef Liver

Sorghum

Organic Apples

Beef Tallow

Egg

Salmon Oil

Organic Sweet Potato

Organic Carrot

Beef Plasma

Organic Kale

Organic Spinach

Montmorillonite Clay

Miscanthus Grass

Organic Coconut

Dried Yeast

Cod Liver Oil

Vitamin E Supplement

Vegetable Oil

Organic Ground Alfalfa

Inulin

Dried Organic Kelp

Mixed Tocopherols

Taurine

Green Tea Extract

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Beef Plasma appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Beef Tallow.

Higher-caution ingredients: Vegetable Oil have caution notes in the ingredient database.

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

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw 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 Liver

Egg

Beef Plasma

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw 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 Liver

Egg

Beef Plasma

Auxiliary

Dried Yeast

Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe freeze-dried dog food Review

Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 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: Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 23% fat, 39% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe contain Egg?

Does Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Beef Recipe?