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Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble

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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.

Kibble
Complete and balanced (verified)
Manufactured in United States
Size
1.59 kg
Food type
Kibble
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
United States
Feed Wise Score
4.1out of 10
BELOW AVERAGE

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

76%
Confidence
High confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

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

Protein

22%

Fat

14%

Estimated carbohydrate

Not calculable

Processing

Extruded

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 2024-12-23US FDA Enforcement Report market withdrawal of six Open Farm products (freeze-dried morsels and dry recipes) due to foreign object (food-grade plastic film) contamination. No FDA press release; company framed as quality issue.
View full recall history in the Feed Wise recall database →

Expert Summary

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.

What is actually in this food?

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

First 5 ingredients

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.

Animal Protein Quality

3 / 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

    The first ingredient is Whole Grain Barley, which is not an animal protein.

    0 / 8
  • 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.

    0 / 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

    No meaningful egg inclusion.

    0 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    No named animal or marine fat identified.

    0 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    Manufacturer confirms 95 percent animal ingredients.

    +3 / 3
  • 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.

    N/A

Ingredient Quality

9.2 / 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

    15 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 26 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.

    +12.2 / 20
  • Ingredient splitting

    Multiple fractions of the same core ingredient appear: POTATO FAMILY (Sweet Potatoes, Potato Protein).

    -1
  • Concentrated plant protein

    Concentrated plant protein appears at position 6: Potato Protein. Scored once here and not repeated in other categories.

    -2

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

0 / 15
  • Estimated carbohydrate: not calculable
  • Pulse ingredients detected: Fava Beans
  • Plant protein concentrates: Potato Protein
  • Ingredient splitting: POTATO FAMILY (Sweet Potatoes, Potato Protein)

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.

    NOT SCORED
  • 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).

    0 / 8
  • Split plant fractions

    Split plant fractions understate the true plant load in the ingredient order.

    -1

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?

10 / 10
  • 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.

Nutritional Formulation

10 / 10
  • 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.

Safety and Quality Control

3.3 / 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

    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.

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.

  • Carbohydrate (incomplete guaranteed analysis)
  • Ingredient sourcing evidence
  • Manufacturing location
  • Quality control and testing evidence
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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
    22%
    24% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    14%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    4.5%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    10%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Calcium
    0.5%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    0.4%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    3595
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.
    Energy per cup
    354
    kcal / 8 oz cup
    Calories per standard 8 oz measuring cup as published by the manufacturer.

    5% Open Farm® Kind Earth™ Plant Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

    Certifications & Claims

    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.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    Certified Humane Raised and Handled
    Verified
    Proof
    Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
    Verified
    Proof
    Non-GMO
    Manufacturer claim
    Made in Canada
    Manufacturer claim

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    4.1/ 10Below AverageHigh Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
    • Limited animal protein contribution relative to the plant content
    • Concentrated plant protein contributes to the stated protein
    • High ingredient and sourcing transparency

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality3 / 25
    Ingredient Quality9.2 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load0 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity5 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing10 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation10 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3.3 / 10
    Total40.5 / 100

    FeedWise Score 4.1 · Below Average · High Confidence

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