Summary
Reflex Plus Sterilised with Chicken is a dry cat food formulated for adult cats that have been neutered or spayed, aiming to support weight control and metabolic health.
The first ingredient is hydrolyzed chicken protein, a processed and predigested protein source of undefined animal origin.
Corn and rice are listed next, acting as primary carbohydrate fillers with low biological relevance for obligate carnivores.
Chicken fat is the primary fat source, while flaxseed is included for omega-3 contribution.
Psyllium husk, sugar cane fiber, and prebiotics such as xylo-oligosaccharides help with digestive health and weight regulation.
Synthetic antioxidants BHA (E320) and BHT (E321) are used as preservatives, replacing natural tocopherols.
Vitamins and minerals are supplemented, though none of the minerals are chelated, reducing potential bioavailability.
Pros:
Moderate protein level: With 34% crude protein and 10% moisture, the dry matter protein value reaches 37.8%, which supports general maintenance needs of adult cats.
Weight management fibers: The inclusion of psyllium husk and sugar cane fiber provides dietary fiber intended to support digestion and help reduce overeating in sterilised cats.
Defined fat source: Chicken fat is included as a named animal fat source, contributing essential fatty acids and energy.
L-carnitine addition: L-carnitine is included to help support fat metabolism and assist in maintaining lean body mass in sterilised cats.
Supplemented taurine: Taurine is added at a typical level (1,500 mg/kg), supporting cardiac and ocular health.
Cons:
Unclear protein quality: The use of hydrolyzed chicken protein as the primary source lacks specificity and may indicate lower-quality meat or by-product origins.
Excessive carbohydrate content: With corn and rice as major ingredients, the estimated carbohydrate content reaches 32.2% on a dry matter basis—very high for an obligate carnivore.
Synthetic preservatives: The inclusion of BHA (E320) and BHT (E321) is a drawback due to concerns over long-term safety and the availability of natural alternatives.
No chelated minerals: The vitamin and mineral premix includes only inorganic forms, limiting bioavailability and reducing nutritional efficiency.
Single meat protein type: The only declared animal protein is chicken, offering limited amino acid diversity and dietary variety.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Hydrolyzed chicken protein
- Corn
- Rice
- Chicken fat
- Psyllium husks fibre
- Sugar cane fiber
- Liver aroma
- Vitamins and minerals
- DL-methionine
- Brewer's yeast
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 18000 IU
- Vitamin C 200 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU
- Vitamin E 200 mg/kg
- and also:
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Why this score?
- 36.7% carbohydrates of combination CR-30
- Low protein content-12
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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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