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Sheba (UK) · Fine Flakes Jelly · Whitefish

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

UK formulation — recipes for the same product can differ by region.

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Furry PI's verdict

The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Sheba Fine Flakes Jelly. It contains flavourings. To be fair, as a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. 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 flavourings — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

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.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein7.5%
Fat4.5%
Fiber0.2%
Moisture86%
Ash1.5%
Carbs (estimated)*0.3%

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 Sheba Fine Flakes Jelly grain-free?
Not guaranteed — no named grains appear, but the generic "vegetable protein extracts" can include grain proteins (such as wheat gluten).
What are the first ingredients in Sheba Fine Flakes Jelly?
The label opens with meat and animal derivatives, fish and fish derivatives and whitefish. 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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