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Our Verdict
Nulo Culinary Harvest product range consists of five recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.
These gently baked recipes are easier on sensitive stomachs and are omega-rich, promoting healthy joints and a shiny coat.
Pros
- High in protein
- Low-glycemic ingredients
- No fillers
Cons
- Not budget-friendly
The table below shows each recipe in this range, including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Turkey and Herring | 5 | M |
| Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Chicken and Whitefish | 5 | M |
| Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Beef, Pork and Lamb | 5 | M |
| Nulo Culinary Harvest Puppy Chicken and Whitefish | 5 | G |
| Nulo Culinary Harvest Small Breed Beef, Pork and Lamb | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Turkey and Herring was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Turkey and Herring
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Deboned turkey, turkey meal, brown rice, millet, oats, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols & citric acid), barley, deboned herring, ground flaxseed, herring meal, dried turkey bone broth, ground miscanthus grass, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, menhaden fish oil, spray-dried porcine plasma, dried chicory root, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, vitamin B3 (niacin), iron sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, vitamin A supplement, manganese proteinate, vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), manganous oxide, vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, vitamin B9 (folic acid), sodium selenite, calcium iodate, rosemary extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 30% | 15% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 33% | 17% | 42% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 29% | 35% | 36% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is deboned turkey. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1
Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is turkey meal. Turkey meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh turkey and chicken.
The third ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fourth ingredient is millet, a gluten-free grain harvested from certain seed grasses. Millet is hypoallergenic and naturally rich in B-vitamins and fiber as well as other essential minerals.
The fifth ingredient is oats. Oats are rich in B-vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient is chicken fat. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The seventh ingredient is barley. Barley is a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The eighth ingredient is deboned herring. Herring is a fatty marine fish naturally high in protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life.
The ninth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
This recipe has four notable exceptions.
First, we find chicory root. Chicory is rich in inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
Also, this food contains chelated minerals, which have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
We also find pork plasma. Plasma is what remains of blood after the blood cells themselves have been removed. Plasma can be considered a nutritious addition.
Next, menhaden oil. Menhaden are small ocean fish related to herring. Their oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids, two high-quality fats boasting the highest bio-availability to both dogs and humans.
What’s more, in their mid-depth habitat, menhaden are not as likely to be exposed to mercury contamination as is typical with deepwater species.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Nulo Culinary Harvest Adult Turkey and Herring looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 33.9%, a fat level of 17.2% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 37.1%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 34.4% and a mean fat level of 17%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 36.4% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 49%.
This means this Nulo product line contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and near-average fat, when compared to typical dry dog food.
Nulo Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Nulo through February 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Nulo Culinary Harvest Dry Dog Food
This product range definitely deserves the 5 stars it has received in our review. Nulo provides an exceptional amount of high-quality food packed with high-quality protein and nutrients.
About
Nulo Pet Food was founded in 2010 by Michael Landa, who was concerned about what he was feeding his black lab, Max. He started what ultimately became the largest pet-care company in California.
The headquarters is located in Austin, Texas, USA. Facilities: Nulo’s manufacturing partners are situated in Kansas, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Georgia, USA.
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