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Open Farm · Dry dog food

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.

Last reviewed May 2026All life stagesKibblePartially verified

By the PetScored Editorial Team. Every sub-score below links to the sources and rules behind it - see the full trail under the score.

Kibble (dry): well-established. The most-studied format. Deepest evidence base, lowest cost per calorie. The evidence on this format ›

Strengths

  1. Nutrition Fit 8.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy clears the rubric and dry-matter protein and fat land in the bands we expect.
  2. Low sensitivity risk 10.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
  3. AAFCO all-life-stages adequacyCovers growth and maintenance - useful for multi-life-stage households.

Watch-outs

  1. Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids fish, coconut oil, natural flavor. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
  2. Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
  3. Value 6.0 / 10Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.

Buyer read

Dog food rubric

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.

30%of rating

6.8
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.

25%of rating

7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.

15%of rating

10.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.

15%of rating

6.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.

15%of rating

The composite rating is the weighted average of these five sub-scores - each row’s share of the total is the percentage at right.

vs. Dry dog food

How this scorecard reads against its category.

Solid bar is this product. Hollow tick mark is the average across 108 peers in the same category. Same rubric for both, no weighting tricks.

Nutrition Fit8.0+0.4 vs avg
Brand Trust6.8near avg
Ingredient Clarity7.0+1.1 vs avg
Sensitivity Risk10.0+1.2 vs avg
Value6.0near avg

Score math

How PetScored got there.

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Nutrition Fit8.0
30% 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).+3.0A
Feeding 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).0.0A
Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-35%.
28.9%+2.0A
Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-22%.
16.7%+2.0A
Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0B
Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
424 kcal/cup+1.0A
Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0A
Brand Trust6.8
25% 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) capturedcontextSeed
Named 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.
unknowncontextA
Owns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources.
verified_falsecontextA
Current 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.
unknowncontextA
Publishes 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.
unknowncontextA
Complete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed.
verified_truecontextA
No FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.
verified_truecontextA
No 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.
unknowncontextA
Country-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.
verified_truecontextB
Same 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.
unknowncontextC
Active FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant.
verified_falsecontextA
Cannot 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.
unknowncontextA
Unknown 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)contextSeed
Brand 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+6.8Seed
Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeed
Ingredient Clarity7.0
15% 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 | ocean whitefish meal | herring meal+3.0B
Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
coconut oil+2.0B
Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
sorghum | millet+1.0B
Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
mixed tocopherols | rosemary extract.+1.0A
Country 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 fixture0.0C
Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Co-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 fixture0.0C
Ingredient 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 detected0.0C
Sensitivity Risk10.0
15% 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+10.0A
Beef 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 | quinoa0.0A
Dairy 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.0.0A
Chicken 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 | quinoa0.0A
Wheat 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 | quinoa0.0A
Lamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
salmon | oats | ocean whitefish meal | sorghum | quinoa0.0A
Multiple 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 detected0.0B
Hydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0A
Single novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0B
Value6.0
15% 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 kgcontextC
Cost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 2.38contextC
Category 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+6.0C
Nutrition 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 8.00.0C
Brand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.80.0C

Ingredients

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

These flags reflect population-level prevalence of commonly reported canine food allergens in the published literature (Mueller and Olivry 2016), not a prediction that this dog will react. Read how we score this in the dog food rubric and the medical disclaimer.

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.

Retailer-sourced fields

Some displayed label, nutrition, calorie, price, package, or availability fields come from retailer pages. They are usable for beta, but can change and are not treated as manufacturer/package verification.

Data status

Checks passed; published on partial-source data.

This scorecard passed our publication checks. The data is still partial-source, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gaps stay visible.

Each open gap below closes by capturing a source, not by assumption.

Data
Partially verified
Last reviewed
May 2026
Stage
Public beta
Checklist
ready for public beta
Source record
partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOcapturedBrand TrustpartialRecallcapturedWarningcapturedScorecaptured

Brand Trust evidence

Brand Trust source capture is in progress.

The brand signals captured so far are shown for auditability, but they do not change the product score until the record is verified.

Signal record
partially verified
Score basis
Seed value, pending verification
Unresolved 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.

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 2026-05-07Manufacturer sourceControls displayed fieldsOpen Farm Salmon Ancient Grains nutrient profile PDFmanufacturer · captured 2026-05-07Manufacturer sourceControls displayed fieldsMud Bay Open Farm Salmon Ancient Grains 22 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-05-07Retailer sourceControls displayed fieldsOpen Farm FAQ Brand Trust targetbrand · captured 2026-05-07Controls displayed fieldsFDA recall archive Open Farm reviewregulatory · captured 2026-05-07Regulatory sourceFDA warning-letter export Open Farm reviewregulatory · captured 2026-05-07Regulatory source
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).

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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.

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