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Essence Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationValencia, California us-flag

Parent company

Pets Global, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat Food

Ratings

72%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 70%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 82%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 72%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 62%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%
Pros
  • To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Lower than average protein content
  • Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Essence is a new brand of dog food from the same company behind Zignature, owned by California-based Pets Global, Inc. The brand offers high-protein food from sustainable sources for both dogs and cats, creating recipes based on the philosophy that modern pets descend from wild carnivores and are biologically designed to consume meat. All the food is made in the USA in factories located in Montana and South Dakota.

How Much Does Essence Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Essence cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Essence Wet Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.36$0.57-37%
Price per 100 kcal$1.00$2.41-58%
Price per day$0.60$1.44-58%

Essence Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Essence Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$5.86$4.82+22%
Price per 100 kcal$0.34$0.39-14%
Price per day$0.20$0.24-17%

Essence Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Essence Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Essence cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Wet Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 46.07% 53.21% -13%
DM Fat 31.72% 17.63% +80%
DM Fiber 4.84% 6.56% -26%
DM Carb 3.79% 14.04% -73%

Dry Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 44.07% 38.63% +14%
DM Fat 20.92% 16.64% +26%
DM Fiber 4.81% 5.22% -8%
DM Carb 30.19% 38.21% -21%

All of Essence cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Essence Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Essence cat food?

Essence is owned by Pets Global, Inc..

faq-item-image Where is Essence cat food made?

Essence is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Essence AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Essence recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Essence cat food been recalled?

No Essence has never been recalled.

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