
Blue Buffalo
BLUE Freedom - Grain-Free Mature Indoor Chicken Recipe
Summary
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom – Grain-Free Mature Indoor Chicken Recipe is a grain-free dry food formulated for mature indoor cats, balancing animal protein with moderated calories to support a less active lifestyle.
The first ingredient is deboned chicken, supplying highly digestible animal protein for muscle maintenance, and it is reinforced with chicken meal as a concentrated source of essential amino acids.
Menhaden fish meal and fish oil contribute marine omega-3s, including a guaranteed DHA minimum of 0.10%, which supports skin, coat, and cognitive and eye health.
With 30% crude protein, 12% fat, and an energy density of 3482 kcal/kg, the formula offers a moderate calorie profile appropriate for indoor cats prone to weight gain.
Complex carbohydrates from tapioca starch, peas, and potatoes provide energy while a higher fiber level (8%) from pea fiber and powdered cellulose promotes satiety and regular bowel movements.
DL-methionine is included to help maintain a healthy urinary pH, and the disclosed magnesium level of 0.14% supports a mineral balance for urinary tract wellness.
BLUE’s cold-formed LifeSource Bits deliver antioxidant-rich vitamins and minerals, with vitamin E at 300 IU/kg and vitamin C at 100 mg/kg, helping protect cells from oxidative stress.
L-carnitine at 100 mg/kg aids fat metabolism, supporting healthy body composition in mature, less active cats.
Prebiotic chicory root and added probiotic fermentation products (Enterococcus faecium and Lactobacillus acidophilus) help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support digestive comfort.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Tapioca Starch
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Potato Starch
- Pea Protein
- Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Pea Fiber
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin E 300 IU
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To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
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