Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Cage-free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe for dogs
Ziwi Peak

Steam & Dried Cage-free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe for dogs

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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Cage-free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe for dogs, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Named chicken first
2 named organ ingredients
6 named animal proteins
Whole ground bone (calcium source)
Size
Not recorded
Food type
Air-dried
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Ziwi Peak
Country
New Zealand
Feed Wise Score
7.7out of 10
VERY GOOD

Complete diet: complete and balanced (manufacturer claim; standard not named)

87%
Confidence
Moderate confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

Product type
Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced
Manufacturer claim
Large breed growth
NOT PUBLISHED
Standard named by source
Not named in reviewed source

Manufacturer statement: “A complete and balanced recipe for any life stage, from puppies to seniors” (source: manufacturer product page)

Protein

36%

Fat

26%

Carbohydrate

15%

Processing

Air dried

Where to Buy

Expert Summary

Feed Wise considers this a solid, well documented option for ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe for dogs, an air dried formula led by chicken, dried egg white and fish oil. The manufacturer describes this as a complete daily diet; the reviewed source does not name a nutritional adequacy standard. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in New Zealand and the label declares 36% crude protein.

What is actually in this food?

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Necks, Dried Egg White, Chicken Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Dried Quinoa, Chicken Fat, Chicken Cartilage, Dried Apple Pomace, Natural Flavour, Apple, Pear, Kiwifruit, Blueberries, Persimmons, Fish Oil, Chicken Heart, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Kelp, Salt, Rosemary Extract

First 5 ingredients

1. Chicken

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

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

2. Chicken Liver

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Organ Meat

Named liver. Nutrient dense organ meat.

3. Chicken Necks

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

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

4. Dried Egg White

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Dried egg white; animal protein fraction, not whole egg.

5. Chicken Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Raw Meaty Bone

Named raw meaty bone. Supplies natural calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio. It is an animal ingredient, not a filler or a plant mineral supplement.

Animal Protein Quality

21 / 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

    Chicken is an animal ingredient in position 1; manufacturer evidence on file identifies its species blend.

    +8 / 8
  • Animal Prominence Index

    Animal Prominence Index 71 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.

    +3.5 / 5
  • Liver

    Liver is included.

    +2 / 2
  • Heart

    Heart is included.

    +2 / 2
  • Other appropriate organs

    No additional organ meats identified.

    0 / 2
  • Whole egg

    Dried Egg White is included.

    +1 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    Named animal or marine fat sources: Chicken Fat, Fish Oil.

    +2 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    Manufacturer confirms 85 percent animal ingredients.

    +2.5 / 3

Ingredient Quality

17.6 / 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

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

    +17.6 / 20

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

9.1 / 15
  • Carbohydrate: 15 percent
  • Pulse ingredients detected: Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils
  • Plant protein concentrates: none
  • Ingredient splitting: not detected

Carbohydrate as disclosed by the manufacturer.

  • Carbohydrate burden

    Manufacturer disclosed carbohydrate of 15 percent.

    +5 / 7
  • Ingredient based plant load

    Plant load assessed as MODERATE. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Dried Green Peas (whole pulse), Dried Green Lentils (whole pulse), Dried Quinoa (whole grain), Dried Apple Pomace (fibre ingredient), Dried Chicory Root (fibre ingredient).

    +4.1 / 8

How is it made?

9 / 10

Processing method: Air dried. 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

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

    +9 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

7.8 / 10
  • Animal species clearly identified

    Every animal ingredient names its species.

  • Ingredient sourcing disclosed

    The manufacturer publishes ingredient sourcing information.

  • Country or region identified

    Country or region of origin published: New Zealand.

  • 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

8.8 / 10
  • Manufacturer complete and balanced claim

    The manufacturer describes this as complete and balanced; the reviewed source does not name a nutritional adequacy standard.

  • 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 1.78 percent and phosphorus 1.32 percent disclosed.

Safety and Quality Control

3.3 / 10
  • Batch testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Pathogen testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Supplier verification

    Supplier or contaminant verification is documented.

  • 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

    Not publicly verified

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.

  • Manufacturing location
  • 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
    36%
    41% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    26%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    4%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    12%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Ash
    11%
    Mineral content remaining after combustion.
    Calcium
    1.78%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    1.32%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    4300
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.
    Energy per cup
    305
    kcal / 8 oz cup
    Calories per standard 8 oz measuring cup as published by the manufacturer.

    Certifications & Claims

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

    Not disclosed — no third-party certification is confirmed for this product yet.

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    7.7/ 10Very GoodModerate Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (manufacturer claim; standard not named)
    • Exceptional named animal ingredient concentration
    • Very low carbohydrate load at 15 percent
    • No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
    • Strong disclosed transparency criteria; undisclosed sourcing details remain unverified

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality21 / 25
    Ingredient Quality17.6 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load9.1 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity9 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing7.8 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation8.8 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3.3 / 10
    Total76.6 / 100

    FeedWise Score 7.7 · Very Good · Moderate Confidence

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