Blue Buffalo · Tastefuls Pate · Ocean Fish and Tuna Entree

Name: Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Pate Ocean Fish and Tuna Entree
Brand: Blue Buffalo

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Pate holds up well under the magnifying glass. As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. It isn't flawless — it contains whitefish. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains whitefish, a lower-quality ingredient.

What works

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.
Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as tuna and chicken.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	10%
Fat	2.5%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	78%
Ash*	2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	5.5%

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 Pate grain-free?: No — the label lists brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Pate?: The label opens with whitefish, fish broth and tuna. 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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