Meow Mix
Tender Centers with Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors
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Meow Mix Tender Centers with Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors is a dry cat food formulated for adult cats. It offers a dual texture of crunchy kibble and a soft, meaty center.
The first ingredient is whole ground corn, which serves as the primary carbohydrate source. Chicken by-product meal is the main protein contributor.
Salmon meal is included further down the ingredient list, adding omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat support.
The formula’s minimum crude protein content is 31%, and crude fat is 11%, supporting general muscle maintenance and energy needs.
The recipe includes artificial colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2) and preservatives like BHA, which may concern some cat owners.
Calcium and phosphorus levels are 1% and 0.8%, respectively, contributing to bone and dental health, while vitamin E is present at 200 IU/kg.
Additional synthetic additives include taurine, DL-methionine, and a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.
With 3530 kcal/kg, this food is energy-dense and suitable for active adult cats needing a moderate energy intake.
Pros:
Adequate protein level: Contains 31% crude protein, helping support muscle health and overall maintenance.
Fat content for energy: Provides 11% crude fat, helping meet the energy demands of moderately active adult cats.
Supplemented micronutrients: Fortified with vitamin E (200 IU/kg), taurine, selenium, and other essential nutrients for immune and heart health.
Added methionine and lysine: DL-methionine and L-lysine, supporting urinary tract health and protein metabolism.
Cons:
Corn-based formula: The first ingredient is whole ground corn, which may be inappropriate for cats with grain sensitivities or needing a more carnivorous diet.
Use of by-products: Chicken by-product meal is less desirable than named muscle meats due to variability in content and quality.
Artificial additives: These include BHA and artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 2, Yellow 5), which may raise concerns about long-term health effects.
High carbohydrate content: Ingredients such as corn, corn gluten meal, and corn syrup contribute to a high carb load that is unsuitable for cats requiring low-carb diets.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Whole Ground Corn
- Chicken By-product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Animal Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Whole Wheat
- Animal Digest
- Phosphoric Acid
- Calcium Carbonate
- Salmon Meal
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Why this score?
- 39.8% carbohydrates of combination C-35
- Low protein content-15
- Gluten at 1th place after meat-9
- Soy at 2th place after meat-2
- By-product main meat ingredient-3
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- BHT/BHA-5
- Food colors-2
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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Available Sizes: 3 lb, 13.5 lb