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Essence Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food
Ratings
70%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 79%
? 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 69%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 60%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 44%
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
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 Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Essence dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Essence Dry Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$4.94
$3.76
+31%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.28
$0.33
-15%
Price per day
$0.17
$0.20
-15%
Essence Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Essence Wet Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.25
$0.45
-44%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.98
$1.25
-22%
Price per day
$0.59
$0.75
-21%
Essence Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Essence Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Essence dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
41.00%
30.01%
+37%
DM Fat
20.04%
15.84%
+27%
DM Fiber
5.90%
5.49%
+7%
DM Carb
33.07%
47.75%
-31%
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
49.33%
42.89%
+15%
DM Fat
33.41%
22.28%
+50%
DM Fiber
6.36%
7.40%
-14%
DM Carb
10.91%
26.34%
-59%
All of Essence dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Essence Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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