Ash and analysis
Crude ash is a measurement of mineral content left after a laboratory test; it is not ash added to the food. Protein, fat, fibre and ash figures are analytical constituents. Read them together with the composition and feeding guide.
INGREDIENTS A–Z
A closer look at the good stuff.
Ingredient lists can be hard to read at a glance. This guide explains some terms you may see across Little Chompers recipes. The range contains different formulations, so always use the composition and analysis on the individual product page and packaging for the food you are considering.
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Barley, oats and rice
These grains appear in some grain-inclusive recipes. They provide carbohydrates and can contribute fibre. They are absent from recipes labelled grain free, but each product’s full ingredient list is the place to check.
Beet pulp and peas
Beet pulp is a source of dietary fibre. Peas can provide carbohydrate, fibre and some plant protein. Recipes use these ingredients in different amounts and combinations.
Chicken, lamb, turkey and fish
These are protein sources used in different recipes. A product name may highlight one protein while its full composition lists others, such as fish oil or stock. Check the whole list when your dog needs to avoid an ingredient.
FOS and MOS
Fructooligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides are types of prebiotic ingredient included in some recipes. Their presence and amount vary by product.
Linseed and salmon oil
Linseed is a seed ingredient that supplies fat and fibre. Salmon oil is a fish-derived oil used in some recipes. Both appear by name in the composition when included.
Sweet potato and potato
These are carbohydrate ingredients found in some grain-free recipes. Their presence does not make two recipes nutritionally identical; compare the full composition and analysis.