Score 55

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Open Farm RawMix Front Range Ancient Grains Dog Kibble

Name: Open Farm RawMix Front Range Ancient Grains Dog Kibble
Brand: Open Farm

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5.5out of 10

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Quick verdict

All-life-stages dry dog kibble combining animal proteins with ancient grains and raw-coated positioning.

Best for

Dog
All Life Stages
Dry

Not ideal for

Strict calorie-control plans
Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets

Key highlights

Primary protein: Beef, pork, and lambGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support435 kcal per cup

Open Farm RawMix Front Range Ancient Grains Dog Kibble

All-life-stages dry dog kibble combining animal proteins with ancient grains and raw-coated positioning.

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Beef, pork, and lamb first

435 kcal/cup

29% protein DMB

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Quick verdict

All-life-stages dry dog kibble combining animal proteins with ancient grains and raw-coated positioning.

Ingredient quality scores 58, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 61. The formula is best interpreted as

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All-life-stages dry dog kibble combining animal proteins with ancient grains and raw-coated positioning.

Overall read

Ingredient quality

Nutrition balance

Digestibility

Safety

Overall

Nutrition breakdown

Metric	Value	Basis
Protein min	29	%
Fat min	15	%
Fiber max	4.5	%
Moisture max	10	%
Ash	0	%
Estimated carbs (as fed)	0	%
Estimated carbs (dry matter)	0	%
Protein dry matter	29	%
Fat dry matter	15	%
Calories	3695	kcal/kg
Calories per cup	435	kcal/cup
kcal per 100g	0	kcal

Calorie density analysis

Calories per cup

435

Protein per 1000 kcal

78.5

Fat per 1000 kcal

40.6

Estimated glycemic load

Not estimated

This is a more calorie-dense formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.

Ingredient breakdown by role

Protein sources

Humanely raised beef, ocean menhaden fish meal, lamb, beef bone broth

Carbohydrate sources

whole grain barley, brown rice, freeze-dried raw coating

Fiber sources

pumpkin

Functional additives

pork, vitamins, and minerals

Ingredient interpretation

Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Humanely raised beef, ocean menhaden fish meal, lamb, beef bone broth.

Digestive-support ingredients are present through pumpkin.

No major cautionary ingredient signals were triggered in this mock interpretation.

Support boundary

Ingredient signals now carry conservative claim mapping so analyzer, product, and need surfaces can distinguish source-backed interpretation from internal scoring policy.

Signal presence and score effects are separate. Support mapping describes interpretation framing, not the validity of the score impact.

Partially supported: 2. Internal methodology: 0. Unresolved: 0.

Ingredient quality

Digestibility

Safety

Ingredient deck

Humanely raised beef, ocean menhaden fish meal, whole grain barley, brown rice, pork, lamb, pumpkin, beef bone broth, freeze-dried raw coating, vitamins, and minerals.

Ingredient signals visualization

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3

moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

WSAVA toolkit [ext]Label discrepancy review [ext]Ingredient rules

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: Humanely raised beef

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Targeted fiber support

positive

Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.

Partially supportedRefs 2

low

Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.

Gut diet review [ext]Ingredient rules

Matched ingredients: pumpkin

IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1

Functional nutrients

Omega-3

Omega-6

Taurine

Calcium

Phosphorus

Magnesium

No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.

Suitability and fit

Sensitive stomach

Weight management

Puppy fit

Senior fit

Allergy support

Ingredients connected to this formula

Methodology note

This recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established for all life stages.

The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.

Strong fit for shoppers who prioritize source transparency and ingredient storytelling.