ORIJEN Original, Epic Bites
Freeze-dried Dog FoodAn independent Feed Wise evaluation of Orijen ORIJEN Original, Epic Bites, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.
- Size
- Not recorded
- Food type
- Freeze-dried Dog Food
- Life stage
- All life stages
- UPC
- Not recorded
- Brand
- Orijen
- Country
- United States
Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.
Most label data is on file; a few disclosures are still outstanding.
Why It Scored 7.5
Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.
- First ingredient: Chicken
- Contains fresh named meat
- No corn, wheat or soy on the label
- Freeze-dried — minimal heat
- 42% protein on a dry-matter basis
- 4980 kcal per kg
- 34% fat as fed
- Full ingredient list published
- Guaranteed analysis on file
- Nutritional adequacy statement provided
- Country of manufacture: United States
- Protein sources: Chicken, Eggs, Flounder
- Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement
- Freeze-dried — minimal heat
- Method inferred from product format
- Gentler processing preserves more nutrients
Feed Wise Verdict
A well-documented food that performs strongly across most Feed Wise pillars.
Where to Buy
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
Ingredient Breakdown
Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.
Chicken, chicken liver, turkey, whole herring, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, flounder, pea fiber, chicken hearts, whole pumpkin
See the ingredient encyclopedia →Guaranteed Analysis
As-fed basisORIJEN™ FREEZE-DRIED EPIC BITES ORIGINAL DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).
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