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Mixing bowl composition
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
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95.00 out of 100 - Excellent
Our unique product ratings are calculated based on a number of characteristics including the quality and quantity of the stated ingredients, certain nutritional and technological additives and the processing methods used to create the food. They are designed to indicate how beneficial we think a food is likely to be for the majority of dogs when fed on a daily basis for an extended period. Click here for more information
Country of origin:United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.
Lady Penelope •one year ago
Excellent dog food. My dog has had B&D since weaning - she is now 6, a perfect weight and very energetic. Excellent delivery & customer service too.Tom *MOT* •one year ago
my dog always has constpiation and very hard poo's on bella and duke. too much bone so im going to have to go back to butternut boxSteen Winther Joerge •one year ago
So today we fed Bella and Dukes fingerlicking chicken with beef for working dogs. Disappointingly it contained faecal matter (excrement) which you could smell immediately you opened the tub. That is so not on. Will be chucking the whole lot and not buying this brand again.Alana K
Steen Winther Joerge
•one year ago
I understand your concern but I highly doubt there was faecal matter in the food. It contains tripe which is the lining of a cows stomach which can have a nasty smell (although good for you dog) and can vary from batch to batch. Please contact B&D as they are a very reputable company.Lady Penelope
Steen Winther Joerge
•one year ago
My dog has had this food every day for 6 years. There’s no faecal matter in this food! Tripe and fish varieties can smell but are very good for your dog.Jojodan •one year ago
AADF says Bella & Duke is £3.47/day for my 30kg dog. B&D's own site says £4.41 minimum, and that's buying 40 tubs at once (wish I had the freezer space!) Buying 16 tubs at a time is over £5/day. Please update your pricing.Roberto75 •one year ago
It seems that Bella and Duke has dropped its rating. I thought it was above 90% and I was wondering if anyone knew why it has dropped?Ralphwhippet
Roberto75
•one year ago
I've noticed a few other brands have also dropped their ratings too. Hope someone can explain??Skipper •one year ago
I think you need to update your Bella & Duke pricing!.. this product is £2.31 per 500g tub, not the £3.42 that you state, making it a LOT cheaper than you show. Skipper loves this range and has been very healthy on it for over 3 years.Roberto75
Skipper
•one year ago
I use this and my cost per 500g tub is £3.10. It can be cheaper if you order in bulk but I don't have the freezer space so it costs more sadly.Zendog •one year ago
I've been feeding a different complete raw food for some time but considering changing. I want to give my dog the best possible diet but cost is a factor. The food I currently buy is listed on here as costing more per day than Bella and Duke but it definitely doesn't cost me that much to feed my dog. Could anyone advise if theyve found Bella and Duke to meet the estimated daily cost or be more/less? I appreciate all dogs are different so there will probably be some variation. I'm just trying to get some opinions as I don't want to swap to a food I then find I can't afford. Thank youCK
Zendog
•one year ago
Hey. I was concerned about the same thing when I was thinking of switching my staffy from regular dog food to Bella & Duke, but I'm sooo glad I did it. She gets half a tub everyday, so it costs me £1.44 per day to feed her. If you go on the B&D website, there's a calculator where you can input your dogs weight and it will tell you how much to feed them and the daily cost £. My dog loves the food, I feel at peace with the fact I'm feeding her well (as far as I can see), and turns out I think it's actually pretty reasonably priced (although I haven't tried any others to compare). Hope this helps :)Wylie Ck •one year ago
Hi I have just started feeding both of my dogs on Bella &Duke They were on butternut before and before that on dry kibble. One of my dogs had terrible bronzing on her chin and paws. I changed to butternutt and it took 9 months to get rid of it . My smaller dog had gone completely off butternutt and my other dog who had the bronzing then got terrible smelly breath from butternut. I have been feeding both on Bella and Duke for a week now , the smelly breath has drastically improved and the other dog is enjoying her food again tho she always been a meat eater and hated any kind of vegetables so this is pleasing to see that she got her appetite back. Both are doing great so far ( fingers crossed) . Their poop has improved significantly. They are on Ba brilliant lamb and tippy tap turkey with lamb. It’s has taken me years to find the right food for them . There are so many nasties in dry food /treats what is not always shown on labels and can be such a minefield. Some dogs are better on dry kibble and some are better on raw fed. I wish I started on raw feed years ago . It is easy to find faults in everything but most important is that you find food what is right for Your Dog.Giorgia De Stefano •2 years ago
I’ve been feeding the Bella and Duke Superfood range to my French Bulldog for years and Ive had no issues with it at all. Of note if also their incredible customer service. She has maintained a healthy weight, has great teeth, and does not suffer from any allergies, skin issues and/or other health conditions which unfortunately characterises this breed. Ive noticed that the rating on allaboutdogfood.co.uk has lowered for this line however and therefore I skipped this month and put in an order for a Paleo Ridge hamper. I don’t mind changing things up a bit, give her a bit of variety, however I wouldn’t mind understanding why exactly the rating has lowered and whether it is worth considering making the change for good. I was recommended this website by a behaviourist and dog nutritionist therefore I place faith in your rating system but i would like to understand the sudden change. Of course, I just wish to give my pooch the best food possible.K9_Kadaver •2 years ago
My dog, an Eastern European Village Dog who's about 30kg, Has done horribly on kibble which led me to explore a lot of different raw food brands. He used to be eating less kibble than my mother's French bulldogs and still gaining weight despite running in farm fields all day. He's also exceptionally picky. Homemade raw diets aren't an option for me because I don't have faith in myself to get ratios right. Bella & Duke is honestly the one that I've found works best for him and stays in an okay price range for me. It's the only raw food that he was willing to immediately eat without me having to mix it. He likes every flavour too, even the duck! Which was surprising since he never seemed to like duck. The bone & organ content is really good when compared to other brands I've tried, like Nature's Menu for example. The only downside to me personally is the subscription aspect but,, hey I'll live LMAO I've also never had any experiences with it smelling bad or worse than other raw foods, I couldn't find much of a smell to it when it was defrosted. My dog's poops also kept to the good raw food type, which if you don't know is basically smaller, a bit darker and solid. The customer service is also really nice and helpful, it's a good side benefit. They also offer a lot of nice treats or add-ons, beef pizzles, defrosting boxes & their own feeding board for example. Another thing they have is training and behavioural advice that they offer to their subscribers.Michael Gough •2 years ago
I have fed Bella and Duke to my chocolate Labrador for 18 months. At a recent routine vaccination appointment, the vet said that my lab is “ what labs should look like†. The food quality is superb and my dog wolfs it down. Furthermore the stuff that came out of her back end when she was on dry good, was foul ! Diarrhoea after dry food! After Bella and Duke- normal stools! Her coat is shiny and she is lean!Harrison Traynor •2 years ago
I have owned dogs all my life, and this is by far the most disgusting product i have unfortunately fed to my Husky. Today I had to write a review because When preparing it I physically threw up in my mouth, because the stench was so wretched. I believe They use any part from an animal they can to bulk out their product. we have found hair, bits of bones among others in the food. Which leads me to believe that they just get any parrts they can and grind them all together. without fail my dog has thrown up this food every time she has eaten it, we thought maybe it was because she wasnt used to the raw aspect so we started cooking the product to help ease her in, still she throws it up, and the utter stench when cooking this, you would not believe. It is absolutely revolting. I have been a professional Chef for over 10 Years, working on Superyachts and 3 rosette restaurants. Believe me when I tell you, no food should smelly like this when cooking it. STAY AWAY. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD CHEAP / NASTY / DANGEROUSLY PREPAREDAlana K
Harrison Traynor
•2 years ago
IMO this is untrue. Bella and Duke are well-renowned and use human-grade ingredients. Maybe it isn't for you, but the smell is probably due to it containing tripe which can smell quite a bit! The hair and bone are healthy components, they provide calcium and other minerals that are needed for a dog's health. It is not a health and safety hazard as long as you handle it correctly and safely like all raw food. As for your dog vomiting after the food, as you say she may not be used to raw food, sometimes a slow transition over to it can be better. Also, you should never cook raw dog food due to the bone content, you can 'flash fry' it but never cook completely. Hopefully, you can find a nutritious food that suits your dog xCera Slater
Harrison Traynor
•2 years ago
I also found Bella & Duke food to absolutely stink in comparison to other raw completes I'd tried. She's a lab and will eat anything so, naturally, she wolfed it down and it didn't have any negative side effects but for me, I would never use it again!Alana K
Cera Slater
•2 years ago
Interesting! I've used B&D myself and ive never thought that 🤔Gary
Harrison Traynor
•2 years ago
Hi, you mention at the bottom of your review that no food should be smelly like this when cooking it, are you cooking this food as it’s supposed to be fed raw?Zendog
Harrison Traynor
•one year ago
You shouldn't be cooking it. Of course it will stink when cooked if it contains hair and bone which you would know as a chef! Hair and bone are natural and healthy for a dog to eat. Hair is a natural wormer. I've never fed this food and am just checking on what's available but it has an excellent reputation. Raw food doesn't suit all dogs but many husky and malamute owners I've met feed raw as it generally suits the breed well. It's worth bearing in mind that dogs often enjoy foods that humans find disgusting but if it makes your dog sick I'm not sure why you persisted in feeding it at all.Lady Penelope
Harrison Traynor
•one year ago
Cooking it??? You don’t cook raw food. Bone must be fed raw. No wonder your poor dog was sick.Mabe cornwall
Lady Penelope
•7 months ago
Completely agree with you, cooking food that should be eaten raw especially with bone in it- its as daft as putting a stamp on an envelope and then hand delivering it