
An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.
Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.
Protein
22%
Fat
14%
Estimated carbohydrate
Not calculable
Processing
Extruded
Feed Wise rates this below the standard we look for in this category for Open Farm Kind Earth Plant Based Dog Kibble, a dry kibble formula. The manufacturer publishes a AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for all life stages. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in United States and the facility standards on file include 100% traceable ingredients, Third party certified humane sourcing (G.A.P. / Certified Humane) and Ingredient level origin disclosure.
Whole Grain Barley, Fava Beans, Oats, Dried Yeast, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Protein, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor (plant), Tricalcium Phosphate, Pumpkin, Kale, Carrots, Dandelion Greens, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Salt, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract
1. Whole Grain Barley
Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient
Whole Carbohydrate
Whole carbohydrate source. Evaluated on position, quantity and combined plant load rather than treated as automatically poor.
2. Fava Beans
Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient
Whole Carbohydrate
Whole carbohydrate source. Evaluated on position, quantity and combined plant load rather than treated as automatically poor.
3. Oats
Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient
Whole Carbohydrate
Whole oat grain. A moderate glycemic whole carbohydrate.
4. Dried Yeast
Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient
Nutrient Supplement
Yeast, probiotic or fermentation product used in functional amounts.
5. Sweet Potatoes
Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient
Whole Carbohydrate
Whole carbohydrate source. Evaluated on position, quantity and combined plant load rather than treated as automatically poor.
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
The first ingredient is Whole Grain Barley, which is not an animal protein.
Animal Prominence Index
Animal Prominence Index 0 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.
Liver
No liver in the ingredient panel.
Heart
No heart in the ingredient panel.
Other appropriate organs
No additional organ meats identified.
Whole egg
No meaningful egg inclusion.
Named animal or marine fats
No named animal or marine fat identified.
Verified animal ingredient proportion
Manufacturer confirms 95 percent animal ingredients.
Plant protein disclosure
Concentrated plant protein is present: Potato Protein. The manufacturer does not publish its inclusion level or the animal versus plant share of the crude protein, so the contribution is not quantified. This is deducted once under Ingredient Quality and is not counted again here.
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
15 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 26 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.
Ingredient splitting
Multiple fractions of the same core ingredient appear: POTATO FAMILY (Sweet Potatoes, Potato Protein).
Concentrated plant protein
Concentrated plant protein appears at position 6: Potato Protein. Scored once here and not repeated in other categories.
Carbohydrate is not calculable because ash is not disclosed. It is left blank rather than overstated.
Carbohydrate burden
Carbohydrate is not precisely calculable because ash has not been disclosed. This is an evidence limitation, not evidence of high carbohydrate, so it is removed from the score and reported as reduced confidence.
Ingredient based plant load
Plant load assessed as VERY HIGH. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Whole Grain Barley (whole grain), Fava Beans (whole pulse), Oats (whole grain), Sweet Potatoes (starchy vegetable), Potato Protein (concentrated plant protein).
Split plant fractions
Split plant fractions understate the true plant load in the ingredient order.
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.
Animal species clearly identified
Not publicly verified
Ingredient sourcing disclosed
Not publicly verified
Country or region identified
Country or region of origin published: Canada.
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
A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.
Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.
Complete and balanced for the stated life stage
5% Open Farm® Kind Earth™ Plant Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for 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 0.5 percent and phosphorus 0.4 percent disclosed.
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
Not publicly verified
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.
Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
5% Open Farm® Kind Earth™ Plant Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.
| Animal Protein Quality | 3 / 25 |
| Ingredient Quality | 9.2 / 20 |
| Carbohydrate and Plant Load | 0 / 15 |
| Processing and Food Integrity | 5 / 10 |
| Transparency and Sourcing | 10 / 10 |
| Nutritional Formulation | 10 / 10 |
| Safety and Quality Control | 3.3 / 10 |
| Total | 40.5 / 100 |
FeedWise Score 4.1 · Below Average · High Confidence
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