Almo Nature (US) · HQS La Cucina · Chicken Dinner with Whitefish in gravy

Name: Almo Nature HQS La Cucina Chicken Dinner with Whitefish in gravy
Brand: Almo Nature

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

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

Furry PI's verdict

Almo Nature HQS La Cucina doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	14%
Fat	1.5%
Fiber	0.5%
Moisture	81.5%
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 Almo Nature HQS La Cucina grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Almo Nature HQS La Cucina?: The label opens with chicken, whitefish and sunflower oil. 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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