Almo Nature (UK) · Functional Sterilised · With Fresh Anchovies

Name: Almo Nature Functional Sterilised With Fresh Anchovies
Brand: Almo Nature

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Almo Nature Sterilised. Grains crowd the top of the ingredient list. To be fair, includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as fresh anchovies and dried chicken. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Fresh anchovies leads, but grains — maize and rice — dominate the rest of the list.
Contains menadione nicotinamide bisulphite — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

What works

Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as fresh anchovies and dried chicken.

The grade is only the cover of the case file. The free app shows the full 100-point breakdown, every flagged ingredient, and better-graded alternatives for your cat.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	33%
Fat	9%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	9%
Ash	8.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	39%

Label: typical analysis (measured). * 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 Almo Nature Sterilised grain-free?: No — the label lists maize, rice and maize proteins.
What are the first ingredients in Almo Nature Sterilised?: The label opens with fresh anchovies, maize and rice. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Is Almo Nature Sterilised suitable for sterilised or neutered cats?: Yes — it's sold as a sterilised/neutered formula, which usually means the recipe is calorie-adjusted, since sterilised cats put on weight more easily. The label alone doesn't guarantee quality, though — the grade above rates what's actually inside.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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