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Our Verdict
Farmina N&D Tropical Selection product range consists of 10 recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.
Each recipe in this range includes tropical fruits like kiwi, mango, papaya, and pineapple. Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, while pineapple is a source of vitamin B6, thiamine, and niacin—a range of recipes for different life stages and breed sizes.
Pros
- Real animal proteins in each recipe
- High-quality ingredients
- Non-GMO ingredients
Cons
- Expensive
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.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Chicken, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Adult Mini was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Chicken, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Adult Mini
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, dehydrated chicken, whole spelt, whole oats, whole barley, chicken fat, pork fat, natural flavors, rice, dehydrated herring, dried beet pulp, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, dried banana, dried kiwi, dried mango, dried papaya, dried pineapple, salt, potassium chloride, brewers dried yeast, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, manganous sulfate, iron sulfate, iron carbonate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, DL-methionine, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2.7%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 27% | 16% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 30% | 18% | 45% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 25% | 37% | 38% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”. 1
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is dehydrated chicken. Dehydrated chicken is considered a meat concentrate and contains more than four times as much protein as fresh chicken.
The third ingredient is whole spelt. Spelt is a species of wheat that has been cultivated since 5000 BC. Yet because it requires the additional step of husk removal prior to milling, spelt is typically more costly than modern wheat.
However, aside from its energy content, this unique grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fourth ingredient is whole oats. Oats are rich in B-vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is whole 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 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.
The seventh ingredient is pork fat, a product from rendering pig meat. Commonly known as lard, pork fat can add significant flavor to a dog food.
Chicken and Pork fat are high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although they don’t sound very appetizing, both are actually quality ingredients.
After natural flavors, we find rice. Is this whole grain rice, brown rice or white rice? Since the word “rice” doesn’t tell us much, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this item.
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.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Chicken, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Adult Mini looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 31%, a fat level of 18.5% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 40.8%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 31.2% and a mean fat level of 19.3%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 39.3% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 62%.
This means Farmina N&D Tropical Selection dry contains near-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and near-average fat when compared to typical dry dog food.
Farmina Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Farmina through February 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Dry Dog Food
Farmina is a premium high-quality product that formulates all its dog foods with natural, non-GMO ingredients and through strict production and quality control.
About
Francesco Russo founded the Russo Mangimi company in 1965 specializing in animal nutrition. In 1999, the company’s focus shifted to the pet food industry with a new perspective of developing foods based on scientific studies focused on the well-being of pets.
The Mangimi company started to collaborate with Farmina, an English company specializing in food research and formulation.
Mangima manufacturing facilities are based in Europe and Farmina foods are mostly sourced from Italy. Some ingredients are sourced from Europe and New Zealand.
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