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Evolve Grain Free · Ocean Whitefish & Egg Recipe

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Evolve Grain Free. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, no grains on the label. 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.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • No grains on the label.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as chicken fat and menhaden fish oil.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein35%
Fat14%
Fiber4%
Moisture12%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*27%

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 Evolve Grain Free grain-free?
Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Evolve Grain Free?
The label opens with ocean whitefish, chicken meal and peas. 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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