Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Friskies Purina

Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken is a pet food from Friskies Purina. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes cereals and meat by-products, with a notable presence of additives like vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of plant extracts raises some concerns about ingredient quality.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cereals and meat by-products, with a notable presence of additives like vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of plant extracts raises some concerns about ingredient quality.

Main concern

The meat content is relatively low (8%), which may not meet the protein needs of all dogs.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains whole grains (64%) which provide a source of carbohydrates and fiber.
  • Includes essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A and Zinc for overall health.
  • No artificial colorants, indicating a focus on more natural ingredients.
  • Meat content (8%) includes chicken and beef, contributing to protein intake.

Concerns

  • The meat content is relatively low (8%), which may not meet the protein needs of all dogs.
  • Presence of plant extracts and by-products may indicate lower quality protein sources.
  • Contains unspecified antioxidants, which could raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • The overall protein content (20%) may not be sufficient for active dogs.

Who should avoid this product?

This pet food may not be the best fit for:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this pet food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4285261

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Friskies Purina — Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Friskies Purina products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes cereals and meat by-products, with a notable presence of additives like vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of plant extracts raises some concerns about ingredient quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This product is flagged for: The meat content is relatively low (8%), which may not meet the protein needs of all dogs.; Presence of plant extracts and by-products may indicate lower quality protein sources.; Contains unspecified antioxidants, which could raise concerns about synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox scores this pet product 60 / 100. Ingredient breakdown above is for information; consult your vet for diet choices. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: vitamin A, zinc sulfate. See the Ingredients section above.
Friskies Purina — Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Friskies Purina — Frisk Balance 10kg Dog Food Beef Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among pet food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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