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Our Verdict
smallbatch Freeze-Dried product range is made up of six recipes with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
These minimally processed recipes use a single source high-quality protein and include squash, collards, and cauliflower. Squash is high in fibre, while collards are rich in nutrients like vitamin A and folic acid. Using unusual produce in these recipes makes them excellent for dogs with food sensitivities.
Pros
- USDA-certified organic produce
- Transparent about ingredient sourcing
- Produce is free from pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and GMOs
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
smallbatch Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Sliders was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
smallbatch Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Sliders
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey (with ground bone), turkey, turkey livers, turkey gizzards, turkey hearts, organic celery, organic butternut squash, organic bok choy, organic cauliflower, organic green beans, organic dandelion greens, organic cilantro, organic blueberry, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), organic kelp, pollock oil, organic apple cider vinegar, vitamin E, organic wheatgrass, organic thyme, organic oregano
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 53% | 30% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 56% | 32% | 5% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 41% | 56% | 3% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first two ingredients are turkey and turkey (with ground bone). 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 third ingredient is turkey liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is turkey gizzard. The gizzard is a low-fat, meaty organ found in the digestive tract of birds and assists in grinding up a consumed food. This item is considered a canine dietary delicacy.
The fifth ingredient is turkey heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, heart tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The sixth ingredient is organic celery. Although raw celery can be very high in water, it can still contribute a notable amount of dietary fiber as well as other healthy nutrients.
The seventh ingredient is organic butternut squash. Squash is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The eighth ingredient is organic bok choy (or pak choy) is a cruciferous vegetable. It is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins A, K, calcium and phosphorus, whilst being low in calories. Like other cruciferous vegetables, bok choy may provide some anti-cancer benefits.
The ninth ingredient is organic cauliflower, which is a member of the kale family. It’s rich in vitamins C, K, and several B vitamins, as well as fiber and various other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower is believed to provide inflammation soothing properties which can link to anti-cancer benefits.
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 one notable exception.
Since this recipe contains a number of organic ingredients, we feel compelled to grant this line a more favorable status as we consider its final rating.
That’s because organic ingredients must comply with notably more stringent government standards – standards which significantly restrict the use of any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, hormones or antibiotics.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, smallbatch Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Sliders looks like an above-average freeze-dried product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 55.6%, a fat level of 31.6% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 4.5%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 53.1% and a mean fat level of 35.5%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 3.4% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 69%.
This means this smallbatch product line contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate and above-average, fat, when compared to typical freeze-dried dog food.
smallbatch Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to smallbatch through December 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of smallbatch Freeze-Dried Dog Food
This smallbatch product range is certainly worthy of the 5 stars they have earned in our review, with high-quality ingredients that are responsibly sourced.
About
A small, family-owned company founded in 2005 in San Francisco. They focus on using high-quality, humanely raised, and USDA-inspected meat, as well as certified organic produce and ingredients sourced from the USA.
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