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Acana (US) · Chunks in Broth Adult · Chicken & Tuna Recipe

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

US formulation — recipes for the same product can differ by region.

B

Furry PI's verdict

Acana Chunks in Broth Adult holds up well under the magnifying glass. Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.

What works

  • Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
  • Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein9%
Fat4.5%
Fiber1%
Moisture83%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*0%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Acana Chunks in Broth Adult grain-free?
Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Acana Chunks in Broth Adult?
The label opens with chicken, chicken broth and fish broth. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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