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Our Verdict
Navvi’s product range is made up of three recipes, each of which receives the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.
These recipes feature antibiotic-free, farm-raised meats from the USA that are slow roasted to retain nutrients, combined with air-dried fruits and vegetables for essential vitamins and minerals.
Pros
- Free from bone meal, artificial flavors & by-products
- Made with farm-raised, USA-sourced proteins that are antibiotic-free
- Enhanced with live probiotics and prebiotics
Cons
- Limited recipes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Naavi Slow Roasted Beef Bowl | 5 | M |
| Naavi Slow Roasted Turkey Bowl | 5 | M |
| Naavi Slow Roasted Chicken Bowl | 5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Naavi Slow Roasted Turkey Bowl was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Naavi Slow Roasted Turkey Bowl
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey, pea protein, coconut glycerin, grain sorghum, carrots, sweet potatoes, pea starch, cranberries, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), apples, green beans, pork plasma, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid (preservative), dried propionibacterium freudenreichii fermentation product, dried beet pulp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), monocalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, natural smoke flavor, choline chloride, dl-methionine, l-lysine, taurine, l-carnitine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, calcium iodate, selenium), dried chicory root, rosemary extract, turmeric, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 28% | 11% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 32% | 13% | 48% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 29% | 28% | 43% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is 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 11 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is pea protein, what remains of a pea after removing the starchy part of the vegetable.
Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.
And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label – a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The third ingredient is coconut glycerine. Glycerine is used in the food industry as a natural sweetener and as a humectant to help preserve the moisture content of a product.
The fourth ingredient is sorghum. Sorghum (milo) is a starchy cereal grain with a nutrient profile similar to corn.
Since it is gluten-free and boasts a smoother blood sugar behavior than other grains, sorghum may be considered an acceptable non-meat ingredient.
The fifth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The seventh ingredient is pea starch, a paste-like, gluten-free carbohydrate extract probably used here as a binder for making kibble. Aside from its energy content (calories), pea starch is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The eighth ingredient is cranberries, a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber.
The ninth ingredient is canola oil. Unfortunately, canola can be a controversial item. That’s because it can sometimes (but not always) be derived from genetically modified rapeseed.
Yet others cite the fact that canola oil can be a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids.
In any case, plant-based oils like canola are less biologically available to a dog than fish oil as a source of quality omega-3 fats.
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 three notable exceptions.
Firstly, 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.
We note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.
Next, taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of the heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Naavi Slow Roasted Turkey Bowl looks like an above-average air-dried product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 32.1%, a fat level of 13% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 43.9%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 31.7% and a mean fat level of 12.3%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 45.2% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 39%.
This means this Naavi product line contains below-average protein, above-average carbohydrate and below-average fat, when compared to typical air-dried dog food.
Naavi Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Naavi through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Naavi Dog Food
Though Naavi has only three recipes and we would prefer that the brand be more transparent about where their food is sourced from, they are certainly worthy of the 5 stars they have earned in our review.
About
The Naavi brand was founded in 2021, with its headquarters based in the heartland of the USA, in Missouri. The foods are handcrafted by a team of five experts holding master’s degrees in animal nutrition, along with a PhD board-certified nutritionist.
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