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Blue Buffalo · Tastefuls Kitten · Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Kitten doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. The "fish meal" on the label doesn't name its species. To be fair, deboned 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 unnamed "fish meal" — the species isn't specified.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — vegetable juice for color.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

What works

  • Deboned chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as deboned chicken and chicken fat.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein36%
Fat20%
Fiber3.5%
Moisture9%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*23.5%

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 Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Kitten grain-free?
No — the label lists brown rice, barley and oatmeal.
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Kitten?
The label opens with deboned chicken, chicken meal and fish meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists vegetable juice for color.

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