
Exquisite Chicken & Rice
by OptimanovaSummary
Optimanova Exquisite Chicken & Rice is a premium dry food designed for adult cats with demanding palates and sensitive digestion.
The formula includes 40% fresh chicken and 30% dehydrated chicken meat, providing high-quality animal protein for muscle maintenance and energy.
This grain-inclusive recipe incorporates 12% rice, offering easily digestible carbohydrates for sustained energy.
It is rich in omega-3 (0.5%) and omega-6 (2.5%) fatty acids, which promote skin regeneration and a shiny coat and support cardiovascular health.
Prebiotics like FOS (0.1%) and MOS (0.1%) enhance digestive health by supporting beneficial gut bacteria and reducing harmful flora.
The product’s crude protein content is 33%, and its balanced fat level is 15%, meeting the nutritional needs of adult cats.
Natural antioxidants, including citric extracts (900 mg/kg), protect cells from oxidative stress, enhancing vitality and longevity.
Crafted with natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives, this food ensures optimal health and safety for your cat.
Pros:
- High chicken content: 40% fresh chicken and 30% dehydrated chicken offer excellent digestibility and quality protein.
- Digestive health support: FOS and MOS prebiotics improve gut health and nutrient absorption.
- Omega fatty acid balance: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids promote skin health and a shiny coat while supporting heart health.
- Natural antioxidants: Citric extracts combat free radicals, enhancing overall vitality and longevity.
- High palatability: Combining fresh ingredients and quality oils ensures an appetizing meal for picky eaters.
Cons:
- Moderate protein level: At 33%, protein content may not suit highly active cats requiring higher levels.
- Presence of maize: Maize provides carbohydrates but may not suit cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.
- Plant-based protein contribution: Ingredients like rice protein and potato protein may reduce the overall biological value of the protein profile.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Fresh Chicken 40%
- Dehydrated Chicken Meat 30%
- Rice 12%
- Maize
- Chicken Oil
- Hydrolysed Chicken Liver 5%
- Rice Protein
- Beetroot pulp
- Cellulose
- Yeast
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 20000 IU
- Vitamin C 75 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU
- Vitamin E 600 mg/kg
- and also:
Protected with natural antioxidants (tocopherols) with antiaging effect that eliminates free radicals (that may motivate the formation of tumours)
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
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Why this score?
- 36.3% carbohydrates of combination RC-27
- Low protein content-14
- Gluten at 5th place after meat-2
- Fresh chicken at 1st place2
- Dehydrated poultry at 1st place4
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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.