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Essence Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationValencia, California us-flag

Parent company

Pets Global, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

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%
Pros
  • High protein content
  • 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 AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.87$3.69+32%
Price per 100 kcal$0.28$0.38-26%
Price per day$0.17$0.23-26%

Essence Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Essence Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.33$0.41-20%
Price per 100 kcal$0.98$1.55-37%
Price per day$0.59$0.93-37%

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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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.

Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Essence dog food?

Essence is owned by Pets Global, Inc..

faq-item-image Where is Essence dog 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 dog food been recalled?

No Essence has never been recalled.

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