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Open Farm · Dry dog food · Captured May 7, 2026
Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble
Public-beta scorecard with official Open Farm product page and nutrient profile PDF support for ingredients, GA, calories, AAFCO all-life-stages wording, and complete nutrient details. Watch-outs are partial Brand Trust, co-manufacturing context, refreshable retailer price, no-Class-I-ever still unknown, and no medical recommendation or verified-status claim.
All life stagesKibblePartially verified
Strengths
- Nutrition Fit 8.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy clears the rubric and dry-matter protein and fat land in the bands we expect.
- Low sensitivity risk 10.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
- AAFCO all-life-stages adequacyCovers growth and maintenance — useful for multi-life-stage households.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids fish, coconut oil, natural flavor. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
- Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
- Value 6.0 / 10Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.
Data status
Partially verified
Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.
- Captured
- May 7, 2026
Why partial?
Source caveats on this scorecard.
These notes explain what the current sources can and cannot support. Missing or unresolved evidence is not scored as a product defect.
Launch readiness
Ready for public beta.
Public copy QA passed for beta. This is still partial-source data, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gates remain visible.
Promote with partial Brand Trust, co-manufacturing context, refreshable retailer price, no-Class-I-ever unknown, no medical recommendation, and no verified-status claim visible; do not mark verified.
- Lane
- Public beta
- Packet
- ready for public beta
- Product source
- partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOcapturedBrand TrustpartialRecallcapturedWarningcapturedScorecaptured
Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust source capture is in progress.
Captured Brand Trust signals are shown for auditability, but they do not affect the product score until the record is verified.
- Record status
- partially verified
- Score path
- Seed score still in use
- Unknown signals
- 6
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 5
What we know
Captured from source records.
- Official Open Farm product page supports Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble identity, 4/11/22 lb sizes, one-time direct prices, ingredient summary, 3745 kcal/kg, 424 kcal/cup, 26% protein, 15% fat, 4.5% fiber, 10% moisture, feeding guidelines, traceability context, and AAFCO all-life-stages statement except growth of large-size dogs.
- Official nutrient profile PDF supports full ingredient list, as-fed and dry-matter nutrient profile, 3745 kcal/kg, calorie distribution, 29.5% as-fed protein, 15.4% as-fed fat, 2% as-fed fiber, 8% moisture, 8% ash, and 37.1% carbohydrates.
- Mud Bay retailer page supports a 22 lb package, $88.99 retailer price basis, local availability context, ingredients, 26/15/4.5/10 guaranteed analysis, 3745 kcal/kg, and 424 kcal/cup.
- Open Farm FAQ supports partial Brand Trust context: team-based formulation, co-manufacturing across Canada, the United States, and Iceland, AAFCO formulation language, third-party lab testing, and lot-level traceability.
- Full FDA recall archive matching checked 6,582 rows with zero configured-term hits; current FDA warning-letter export matching checked 1,000 rows with zero configured-term hits.
Still unresolved
Not product defects.
- Product is public beta and not fully verified.
- Brand Trust is partial: named individual qualified nutritionist, feeding trials, peer-reviewed research, ownership stability, and no-Class-I-ever remain unresolved.
- Retail price and availability are refreshable and should be refreshed before any public launch.
- Open Farm traceability and sustainability claims are context only and are not scored as proof of nutritional superiority.
- Public copy QA is complete for overclaim risk, but any later public page must still say this is not a medical recommendation and must not imply verified safety or superiority.
- Do not mark Open Farm or this product verified.
Buyer read
What should you take away?
Looks promising, with a few checks still worth making.
For Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble, the main watch-outs are: the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
8.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
6.8
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
10.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
6.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
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Score math
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Nutrition Fit8.030% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).+3.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-35%.
28.9%+2.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-22%.
16.7%+2.0ACalcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0BCalorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
424 kcal/cup+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust6.825% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.
partially_verified; 5 source(s) capturedcontextSeedNamed qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAOwns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources.
verified_falsecontextACurrent feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAPublishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAComplete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed.
verified_truecontextANo FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.
verified_truecontextANo FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACountry-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.
verified_truecontextBSame ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextCActive FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant.
verified_falsecontextACannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAUnknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.
6 unresolved signal(s)contextSeedBrand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
6.8 / 10+6.8SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity7.015% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
salmon+3.0BFat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
coconut oil+2.0BGrain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
sorghum | millet+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
mixed tocopherols | rosemary extract.+1.0ACountry of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CManufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CCo-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CIngredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
not detected0.0CSensitivity Risk10.015% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0ABeef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa0.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa | coconut oil | herring meal | pumpkin | natural flavor | millet | carrots | apples | cranberries | potassium chloride | salmon oil | salt | vitamin e supplement | niacin supplement | l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | thiamine mononitrate | calcium pantothenate | riboflavin supplement | vitamin a supplement | pyridoxine hydrochloride | folic acid | vitamin d3 supplement | biotin | vitamin b12 supplement | dried chicory root | choline chloride | zinc proteinate | iron proteinate | copper proteinate | manganese proteinate | sodium selenite | calcium iodate | taurine | mixed tocopherols | cinnamon | turmeric | rosemary extract.0.0AChicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa0.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa0.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa0.0AMultiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
0 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0BHydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0ASingle novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0BValue6.015% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)
Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.
Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
9.98 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 2.38contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
119% of Boutique premium dry median+6.0CNutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 8.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.80.0CIngredients
Parsed label
Salmon, Oats, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Sorghum, Quinoa, Coconut Oil, Herring Meal, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Millet, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract.
Sensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
fishcoconut oilnatural flavor
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
Official Open Farm product page, official nutrient profile PDF, Mud Bay 22 lb retailer price record, Open Farm FAQ Brand Trust target, full FDA recall archive matching, and current FDA warning-letter export matching are captured. This packet is beta-ready with partial Brand Trust, co-manufacturing, no-Class-I unknown, and price freshness caveats visible.
- Captured
- May 7, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-05-07Open Farm Salmon Ancient Grains nutrient profile PDFmanufacturer · captured 2026-05-07Mud Bay Open Farm Salmon Ancient Grains 22 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-05-07Open Farm FAQ Brand Trust targetbrand · captured 2026-05-07FDA recall archive Open Farm reviewregulatory · captured 2026-05-07FDA warning-letter export Open Farm reviewregulatory · captured 2026-05-07
- Evidence notes
- Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains official product pageOfficial page supports product identity, 4/11/22 lb sizes, one-time direct prices, ingredient summary, 3745 kcal/kg, 424 kcal/cup, 26/15/4.5/10 GA, feeding guidelines, traceability context, and AAFCO all-life-stages statement except growth of large-size dogs.Open Farm Salmon Ancient Grains nutrient profile PDFOfficial PDF supports full ingredient list, 3745 kcal/kg, calorie distribution, and detailed as-fed/dry-matter values including 29.5% as-fed protein, 15.4% as-fed fat, 2% as-fed fiber, 8% moisture, 8% ash, and 37.1% carbohydrates.Mud Bay Open Farm Salmon Ancient Grains 22 lb product pageMud Bay supports a 22 lb retailer price basis of $88.99, local availability context, ingredients, 26/15/4.5/10 GA, 3745 kcal/kg, and 424 kcal/cup. Treat retailer price and availability as refreshable.Open Farm FAQ Brand Trust targetFAQ supports team-based formulation language with an animal nutritionist and PhD food scientist, co-manufacturing across Canada, the United States, and Iceland, AAFCO formulation language, third-party lab testing, and lot-level traceability. It does not publicly name an individual qualified nutritionist.FDA recall archive Open Farm reviewOfficial FDA recall archive matching checked 6,582 rows against configured Open Farm terms with zero hits. This supports the five-year no-FDA-recall signal; no-Class-I-ever remains unknown.FDA warning-letter export Open Farm reviewFDA warning-letter export matching checked 1,000 rows against configured Open Farm terms with zero hits. This supports no active warning-letter match in the current export.
- Adequacy
- Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).
Appears in
PetScored best-for lists this food is on
- Best high-protein dog foodRanked by guaranteed-analysis protein percentage. High protein is not free — it usually comes with higher cost per calorie and more sensitivity overlap. We show the tradeoff.
- Best all-life-stages dog foodFoods labeled AAFCO-adequate for all life stages can feed puppies through seniors. Useful for multi-dog households. We rank by overall composite within this filter.
Compare to similar
Same category, within 1.2 composite
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FAQ
About Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble
What is the PetScored rating for Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble?
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble scores 7.6 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids fish, coconut oil, natural flavor. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble AAFCO complete and balanced?
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large-siz…" The all-life-stages designation covers growth and maintenance.
What life stage is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble for?
Per the bag, Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble is intended for All life stages (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $88.99 for a 22 lb bag bag, at 3745 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.