The salmon rates 3.5 stars as noted next to the recipe.
It is my understanding the 4 star rating is the average for both recipes within the Pure Balance GF line. If recipes within a line warrant a different rating it is noted next to the recipe.
“◾Pure Balance Wild and Free Bison and Pea Recipe (4.5 stars)
◾Pure Balance Grain Free Salmon and Pea Recipe (3.5 stars)”
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Wellness also has a recipe that is rated different within the Core line; there are several other brands with different ratings within recipes too:
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Recipes containing more protein from quality meat sources are typically rated higher than foods with more plant based proteins. Here is the criteria for DFA ratings:
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