Summary
JosiCat Tasty Beef is a dry cat food specifically designed for adult cats, offering a balanced and straightforward formula suitable for both indoor and outdoor lifestyles.
The protein source includes 4% beef within a category labeled “meat and animal by-products,” with 78% of total protein being animal-derived.
Cereals are a primary component, accounting for the majority of the carbohydrate content, although their specific proportions are unspecified.
Valuable fatty acids and fish derivatives are included to support skin and coat health, along with a basic blend of vitamins and minerals.
The food contains no added soy, sugar, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Taurine is supplemented at 1,000 mg/kg, and the formulation uses both organic and chelated minerals (e.g., zinc chelate, copper chelate) to enhance nutrient absorption.
With 27.5% protein, 9% fat, 2.7% fiber, 7.2% ash, and 10% moisture, the dry matter content yields approximately 30.6% protein and 47.5% carbohydrates.
Pros:
Animal-sourced protein base: 78% of total protein is from animal sources, supporting muscle maintenance and palatability.
Chelated minerals included: Contains zinc and copper chelates for improved nutrient absorption and bioavailability.
No artificial additives: Free from added colors, flavors, preservatives, soy, dairy, and sugar, minimizing chemical exposure.
Taurine support: Supplemented with 1,000 mg/kg of taurine to support cardiac and ocular health.
Fatty acid inclusion: Fish by-products and oils contribute beneficial fatty acids to support coat condition.
Cons:
Low meat specificity: Only 4% of beef is declared specifically; the rest is listed generically as “meat and animal by-products,” which lacks transparency.
High carbohydrate content: Estimated at 47.5% on a dry matter basis, which is excessively high for obligate carnivores.
Lower protein level: At 27.5% protein (30.6% dry matter), the formula falls below ideal levels for more active or protein-sensitive cats.
No DHA or EPA disclosure: Although fish by-products are included, specific omega-3 fatty acid levels like DHA are not listed.
Minimal fiber content: At 2.7%, the fiber content is relatively low, which limits support for hairball control and stool bulk.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals
- Meat and animal by-products (beef 4%)
- Vegetable by-products
- Oils and fats
- Fish and fish by-products
- Minerals
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 15000 IU
- Vitamin B1 10 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 15 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 15 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 90 mcg
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU
- Vitamin E 100 mg/kg
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Product changes
- 5th Ingredient changed from Minerals -> Fish and fish by-products
- 6th Ingredient changed from -> Minerals
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
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.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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