Purina · Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend · Chicken & Rice Formula

Name: Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula
Brand: Purina

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Purina Complete Essentials Shredded Blend doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. Grains crowd the top of the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Chicken leads, but grains — rice and corn protein meal — dominate the rest of the list.
Contains phosphoric acid — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — caramel color.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	36%
Fat	16%
Fiber	2%
Moisture	12%
Ash*	8%
Carbs (estimated)*	26%

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 Purina Complete Essentials Shredded Blend grain-free?: No — the label lists rice, corn protein meal and wheat flour.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Complete Essentials Shredded Blend?: The label opens with chicken, rice and corn protein meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: Yes — the label lists caramel color.

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