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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Josera

Catelux Adult

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★☆☆☆

2.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Low

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Poultry

Unknown Poultry Meal

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Pros

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

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

Is Josera Catelux Adult dry cat food good?

Josera Catelux Adult is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish but contains Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.

Ingredients Analysis

14 of 14 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Poultry Meat Meal

Corn

Chicken Fat

Edible Oils and Fats

Potato Starch

Beet Fiber

Cellulose

Corn Gluten

Mineral Protein

Hydrolyzed Protein

Dried Chicken Liver

Dicalcium Phosphate

Sodium Chloride

Psyllium

Tips

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

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry Meat Meal, Edible Oils and Fats, Cellulose.

Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Meat Meal, Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Protein, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Corn Gluten have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Low

Named

20%

Unnamed

80%

Low clarity: only 20% of Josera Catelux Adult's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 80% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Dried Chicken Liver

Unnamed

Poultry Meat Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

74%

Plant concentrate

26%

Mixed protein sources in Josera Catelux Adult: 74% animal, 0% whole plants, and 26% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Poultry Meat Meal

Hydrolyzed Protein

Dried Chicken Liver

Plant concentrate

Corn Gluten

Josera Catelux Adult dry cat food Review

Josera Catelux Adult scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Avoid if

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.

74% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.

Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Josera Catelux Adult good for cats?

This recipe scored 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.

Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Dairy?

Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Egg?

Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Legumes?

Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Nuts?

Is Josera Catelux Adult grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Josera Catelux Adult?