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Fromm · Four-Star Nutritionals Trout & Whitefish Recipe

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Fromm Trout & Whitefish Recipe. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, trout 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.
  • 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

  • Trout leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as trout and salmon oil.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein38.4%
Fat20.7%
Fiber3.3%
Moisture8.5%
Ash7.5%
Carbs (estimated)*21.6%

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 Fromm Trout & Whitefish Recipe grain-free?
No — the label lists whole barley, whole oats and brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in Fromm Trout & Whitefish Recipe?
The label opens with trout, whitefish and menhaden fish meal. 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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