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Purina · Fancy Feast Gems · Mousse Pate with Salmon

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

C

Furry PI's verdict

Purina Fancy Feast Gems doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains caramel color. To be fair, after the broth, chicken is first in line — 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 caramel color — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — caramel color.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

  • After the broth, chicken is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • 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.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein8%
Fat3%
Fiber1.5%
Moisture83%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*2%

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 Fancy Feast Gems grain-free?
Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Fancy Feast Gems?
The label opens with chicken broth, chicken and meat by-product. 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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