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Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Muscatine, Iowa us-flag
Parent company
Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Ground Corn, Ground Barley, Chicken Fat (Mixed Tocopherols Preservative), Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Rice Bran, Dried Beet Pulp, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Biotin, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, DL-Methionine, Read-Sedge Peat, Vitamin E Supplement, Alfalfa Meal, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphoshate (source of Vitamin C), Betaine, Copper Sulfate, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Dried Carrots, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Yeast Extract, Niacin Supplement, Calcium d-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Fish Oil (natural source of DHA), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid (preservatives).

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 38%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%
? 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 84%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 58%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 26%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 11%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 44%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 29.21%

Fat: 16.85%

Fiber: 4.49%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 49.44%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 24.43%

Fat: 34.23%

Carb: 41.34%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Blue Seal has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Blue Seal since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Blue Seal has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The second ingredient is Ground Corn. Ground corn is made with cooked kernels from any corn species. In pet food, ground corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

The third ingredient is Ground Barley. Ground barley is a cereal grain that has been milled into smaller fragments for better digestibility. In pet food, ground barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.28

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

-38%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-60%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.08

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-59%

Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

29.21%

All Products avg.

30.12%

% From the Avg

-3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.85%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.49%

All Products avg.

5.45%

% From the Avg

-18%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

49.44%

All Products avg.

47.65%

% From the Avg

+4%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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