Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Grain-Free Adult
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N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Grain-Free Adult

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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Grain-Free Adult, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Named deboned chicken (30%) first
4 named animal proteins
Kibble
Complete and balanced (named standard)
Size
12.00 kg
Food type
Kibble
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Farmina
Country
Italy
Feed Wise Score
6.4out of 10
GOOD

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

82%
Confidence
Moderate confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

Product type
Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced
VERIFIED
Large breed growth
NOT APPLICABLE
Standard named by source
AAFCO

Manufacturer statement: “Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.” (source: manufacturer product page)

Protein

30%

Fat

18%

Estimated carbohydrate

31.8%

Processing

Extruded

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 2026-03-25 — US recall: Farmina Pet Foods USA recalled N&D Tropical Selection Dog Food due to a labelling error — the front panel listed salmon while the ingredient panel listed lamb. Allergen risk for dogs with protein sensitivities.
View full recall history in the Feed Wise recall database →

Expert Summary

Feed Wise considers this a workable everyday option for Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Grain Free Adult, a dry kibble formula led by deboned chicken, dehydrated eggs and herring. The manufacturer publishes an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for adult maintenance. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in Italy and the facility standards on file include HACCP and FEDIAF.

What is actually in this food?

Deboned chicken (30%), dehydrated chicken (28%), peas, chicken fat, dehydrated eggs, herring, dried pomegranate, fish oil, inulin, FOS, MOS, glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamins/minerals

First 5 ingredients

1. Deboned chicken (30%)

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Named animal muscle meat. Highest value protein source in the FeedWise model.

2. dehydrated chicken (28%)

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Named animal muscle meat. Highest value protein source in the FeedWise model.

3. peas

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Whole Carbohydrate

Whole pea. A pulse carbohydrate and plant protein source.

4. chicken fat

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Fat

Named animal fat. Species is identified, which supports transparency and fat quality.

5. dehydrated eggs

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Whole egg. Highly digestible complete protein.

Animal Protein Quality

17 / 25

This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.

  • Named animal protein first

    Deboned chicken (30%) is a named animal ingredient in position 1.

    +8 / 8
  • Animal Prominence Index

    Animal Prominence Index 78 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.

    +4 / 5
  • Liver

    No liver in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Heart

    No heart in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Other appropriate organs

    No additional organ meats identified.

    0 / 2
  • Whole egg

    dehydrated eggs is included.

    +1 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    Named animal or marine fat sources: chicken fat, herring, fish oil.

    +2 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    The manufacturer has not published an animal ingredient percentage. Excluded from the score rather than counted against the product.

    NOT SCORED

Ingredient Quality

17.8 / 20

Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.

  • Position weighted ingredient quality

    8 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 6 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.

    +17.8 / 20

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

8.3 / 15
  • Estimated carbohydrate: 31.8 percent
  • Pulse ingredients detected: peas
  • Plant protein concentrates: none
  • Ingredient splitting: not detected

Estimated carbohydrate, calculated as 100 minus protein, fat, moisture, fibre and ash.

  • Carbohydrate burden

    Calculated with a published ash value carbohydrate of 31.8 percent.

    +3 / 7
  • Ingredient based plant load

    Plant load assessed as MODERATE. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: peas (whole pulse), inulin (fibre ingredient).

    +5.3 / 8

How is it made?

5 / 10

Processing method: Extruded. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.

  • Processing method

    Extruded processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.

    +5 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

4.4 / 10
  • Animal species clearly identified

    Every animal ingredient names its species.

  • Ingredient sourcing disclosed

    Not publicly verified

  • Country or region identified

    Country or region of origin published: Italy.

  • Manufacturing location identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Detailed nutritional analysis

    A detailed nutritional analysis is published.

  • Traceability information

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturer provides sourcing detail

    Not publicly verified

  • Overall formulation transparency

    Not publicly verified

Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.

Nutritional Formulation

8.8 / 10
  • Complete and balanced for the stated life stage

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.

  • Detailed nutritional analysis available

    A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.

  • Qualified formulation expertise

    Not publicly verified

  • Feeding trial or validation

    Not publicly verified

  • Calcium and phosphorus disclosed

    Calcium 1.35 percent and phosphorus 1 percent disclosed.

Safety and Quality Control

3 / 10
  • Batch testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Pathogen testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Supplier verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Lot traceability

    Not publicly verified

  • Nutrient verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturing quality program

    A recognised manufacturing quality program is documented (for example HACCP, SQF or CFIA registration).

  • Recall context and corrective action

    No recalls on file.

A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.

What we could not verify

Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.

  • Verified animal ingredient percentage
  • Ingredient sourcing evidence
  • Manufacturing location
  • Quality control and testing evidence
  • Pathogen testing
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Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    30%
    33% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    18%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    2.9%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    9%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Ash
    8.3%
    Mineral content remaining after combustion.
    Calcium
    1.35%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    1%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    3950
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.

    Certifications & Claims

    Published certifications and manufacturer claims appear with their source where available. A source link documents the claim; it is not independent certification.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    HACCP
    Manufacturer claim
    Non-GMO
    Source documented
    Source

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    6.4/ 10GoodModerate Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
    • Solid named animal protein base
    • No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
    • Limited publicly verified sourcing information
    • Strong whole food formulation

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality17 / 25
    Ingredient Quality17.8 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load8.3 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity5 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing4.4 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation8.8 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3 / 10
    Total64.3 / 100

    FeedWise Score 6.4 · Good · Moderate Confidence

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