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Authority Dog Food Review (Dry)
The Authority product line includes the 20 dry dog foods listed below.
Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Authority Adult Large Breed Chicken and Rice was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Although it is a quality item, raw chicken contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
The third ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fourth ingredient is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. And aside from its energy content, this grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fifth ingredient includes oat groats, a whole grain, minimally processed form of oats. With the exception of their caloric content and the fact theyre also gluten free, oat groats can be considered average in nutritional value.
The sixth ingredient is corn gluten meal. Gluten is the rubbery residue remaining once corn has had most of its starchy carbohydrate washed out of it.
Although corn gluten meal contains 60% 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 actual meat content of this dog food.
The seventh ingredient is beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient, a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing.
Some denounce beet pulp as an inexpensive filler while others cite its outstanding intestinal health and blood sugar benefits.
We only call your attention here to the controversy and believe the inclusion of beet pulp in reasonable amounts in most dog foods is entirely acceptable.
After the natural flavor, we find chicken fat. This item is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesnt sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The tenth ingredient is dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
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 this Authority product.
With 5 notable exceptions
First, this recipe includes dried egg product, a dehydrated form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries from eggs that failed to hatch.
In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
Next, we find canola oil. Unfortunately, canola can be a controversial item. Thats because it can sometimes (but not always) be derived from genetically modified rapeseed.
Yet others cite the fact canola oil can be a significant source of essential 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.
In addition, we note the inclusion of sodium hexametaphosphate, a man-made industrial polymer with no known nutritive value.
HMP is used in making soap, detergents, water treatment, metal finishing and most likely here to decrease tartar build-up on the teeth.
Although some might disagree, were of the opinion that food is not the place for tartar control chemicals or any other non-nutritive substances.
Next, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
And lastly, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Authority looks like an average dry dog food.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 28%, a fat level of 13% and estimated carbohydrates of about 51%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 29% and a mean fat level of 14%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 49% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 49%.
Which means this Authority product line contains
Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to other dry dog foods.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the corn gluten meal, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a notable amount of meat.
Authority Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Authority through April 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Authority Dog Food Analysis: Detailed Review and Ingredient Breakdown for 2024
If youre looking for a brand of dog food that offers the ideal balance of quality and affordability, I recommend that you consider Authority as one of your options.
Ive checked Authority recipes thoroughly, and I have to say that most of its products pass the test.
Learn more about this brand by going through our detailed review below.
Who Makes Authority Dog Food?
Before I get on with my Authority dog food review, lets clarify a few things.
Authority Dog Foodis produced byPetSmart, one of the leading pet store chains in the United States. Petsmart was founded in 1986 and has grown to include more than 1,300 retail locations.
You cant find it anywhere except on the Petsmart website, which is the exclusive distributor of the Authority dog food brand in the country.
The production adheres to strict safety and quality standards, ensuring that your furry friend receives wholesome nutrition.
Authority Dog Food Reviews
For the most part, this brand receives positive reviews, and many of its products earn a4-star ratingfrom me. It scores by prioritizing high-quality animal protein as the primary ingredient in all recipes, guaranteeing complete and balanced nutrition.
1. Authority Chicken & Pea Formula (Large Breed)
First 5 ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Dried Chickpeas, Dried Potatoes
Protein: 25.0% min
Fat: 12.0% min
Fiber: 4.5% max
Moisture: 10.0% max
Food Type: Dry, Kibble
Best for: Adult, Large Breeds
Authority Chicken & Pea Formula is a grain-free dry dog food that is specially formulated for adult dogs.
This recipe is crafted with real chicken, offering a natural flavor. The primary ingredient is deboned chicken, a high-quality protein source, but its important to note that fresh chicken contains about 70% moisture.
To enhance the protein content, chicken meal is added, which has more protein per pound than fresh chicken.
It includes several carbohydrates like dried peas, potato starch, and flaxseed meal. Supplementary fibers like dried plain beet pulp and dried potatoes are also present to support your dogs digestive health.
All carbohydrates in this recipe are grain- and gluten-free, which is beneficial for dogs with specific dietary needs. However, its worth noting that dried peas contribute to the protein content, making a portion of the protein in this dog food plant-based.
Flaxseed meal, while providing some protein, is primarily a source of fiber and healthy fats. The main fat source in this recipe is chicken fat, enhancing the foods palatability and encouraging dogs to eat more.
Key Takeaways:
Overall, this is a decent option for big dogs, especially for dogs that have food allergies and cant handle grain. This formula starts off strong with high-quality ingredients and premium meats. There are just a few ingredients here, which you should take as a sign that there are no fillers or unnecessary ingredients.
I think, though, that it is somewhat concerning to that the dried peas might make a measurable contribution to the total protein content of the recipe. However, this doesnt make the recipe bad at all. Only if you prefer that most of the protein comes from meat sources.
2. Authority Ground Entre Turkey & Rice Formula
First 5 ingredients:
Turkey Broth, Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Brewers Rice
Protein: 8.0% min
Fat: 4.5% min
Fiber: 1% max
Moisture: 78% max
Food Type: Ground, Canned
Best for: Adult
This adult Authoritydog food formula is loaded with savory flavors from delectable turkey and tender rice. It is rich in protein to support your dogs strong muscles and healthy heart.
The first ingredient in this wet dog food is turkey broth, followed by fresh turkey. The meat-first ingredient rule doesnt apply here as it does for dry dog food. Canned meals usually start off with water or broth, so this isnt a problem.
The turkey and rice dry dog food recipe make up for it by including three protein-rich ingredients immediately after the broth. Both fresh turkey and chicken are rich in nutrients, but the chicken liver trumps them both when it comes to being nutritionally dense.
There is also some supplementary protein in the form of a dried egg product. If youre concerned about why the protein level is only at 8%, dont be. 8% in wet food is much higher than 8% in dry dog food. If you calculate it on a dry matter basis, the 8% in this recipe comes out equivalent to 36% protein in dry food.
The remaining ingredients in this formula consist of carbohydrates like brewers rice and rice flour, as well as supplementary fibers and thickeners like dried beet pulp, guar gum, and carrageenan.
The main source of fat is canola which, though rich in omega fatty acids, is a plant-based fat and, therefore, less biologically valuable than animal fat.
Key takeaways:
If you have read any of my previous articles, youd know that I am totally against canola except if the oil used is organic. Non-organic canola is highly processed. Normally, Id be all up for wet food over dry dog food, but this recipe just contains too many problematic ingredients for me.
Its not only the canola oil that I dont like. This Authority dog food also contains carrageenan, which some experts say can cause gastric inflammation in dogs. Although this is a highly controversial ingredient, with experts weighing in on both sides, I would rather stay on the safe side and keep far away from any food with the ingredient in it.
Lastly, though there are grains included (and I like grains, usually), brewers rice is not the kind of grain I would go for. Its a cheaper ingredient and not a whole-grain ingredient. Its basically broken pieces of white rice and so does not contain much nutrition.
3. Authority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Rice Formula
First 5 ingredients:
Deboned Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Ground Wheat, Wheat Germ Meal
Protein: 26.0% min
Fat: 14% min
Fiber: 5% max
Moisture: 10% max
Food Type: Dry, Kibble
Best for: All Lifestages
Special Diet: Sensitive Stomach, Skin & Coat
This Authority dog food is specially formulated to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of dogs with food sensitivities. It contains none of the common triggers for allergies, such as corn, wheat, soy, or chicken.
Made with deboned salmon, this recipe is easy on sensitive stomachs and full of omega fatty acids (from fish oil) that help reduce the inflammation that is usually present in pups with allergies. Fish meal is included as an additional source of high-quality protein.
Brown rice, ground wheat, wheat germ, oatmeal, rice bran, brewers rice, and flaxseeds provide carbohydrates and fiber much needed by dogs. Carbs are necessary for pet food products to provide pups with quick energy because proteins and fats take longer to burn.
Fish and canola oils provide much of the fat in the food. In case youre wondering what else can be found in fat aside from omegas, well, fat helps dogs perform at a higher level. It gives them the energy they require for movement.
Key Takeaways:
According to my personal research, this Authority food product has been great for pups with sensitive stomachs. Dogs with extreme sensitivities who previously vomited up their meals were able to keep this food down without getting upset tummies.
If you have a dog with a sensitive stomach or are allergic to proteins other than fish, this is a good brand to try. There is absolutely no poultry product in it.
However, it does have canola oil, which is far more processed than other types of oil. Its not toxic, but I would rather not have it present in my dogs food, as there are so many better options out there.
4. Authority Tender Blends Chicken & Rice Formula
First 5 ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Corn, Brown Rice, Oat Groats
Protein: 25.0% min
Fat: 12% min
Fiber: 3% max
Moisture: 12% max
Food Type: Dry, Kibble
Best for: Adult
Authority Chicken and Rice formula dry dog food contain different textures and flavors all in one bag. It has chewy bits, crunchy kibbles, and garden vegetables.
Made of real deboned chicken, you can be assured that your dog is getting a high-quality source of protein. Chicken is also easy to digest and is a top favorite among canines when it comes to flavor.
This Authority Tender Bites recipe has a unique antioxidant blend of selenium, zinc, and vitamin E supplement for a stronger immune system.
Prebiotics and natural fiber help support gut health for better digestion. These work by ensuring better absorption of nutrients.
Since this is a grain-inclusive diet, there are plenty of them to be found here. Brown rice, oat groats, and oatmeal provide the carbs and fiber. Brown rice is especially good, in my opinion, because not only is it full of fiber, but it is also vitamin dense.
The crunchy kibbles that come with the soft bites are specially formulated with Authoritys Ora-Shield. Ora-Shield gives the crunchy kibbles an abrasive texture that helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup.
Key Takeaways:
According to reviews from our volunteer pet owners and their pups, puppers of all ages just love Authority Everyday Health recipe in chicken. The mix of chewy pieces, crunchy kibbles, and veggies provides dogs with different textures that they find delicious.
In fact, some dogs who only ate wet food previously have been converted by this multi-texture recipe from Authority.
However, like many of Authoritys recipes, this one also contains canola. The formulation is mostly fine except for this one ingredient. See, the oil is made by heating canola seeds dissolved in hexane solvent. It is then refined using organic acid at the last stage of processing. If youre set against highly processed ingredients, this recipe is not for you.
It also contains corn syrup. What this is, is basically sugar. Your dog does not need additional sugar content in his food. It is there just to make the food more palatable to picky dogs.
5. Authority Turkey, Pea, Duck & Salmon Formula
First 5 ingredients:
Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat
Protein: 30.0% min
Fat: 20% min
Fiber: 6% max
Moisture: 10% max
Food Type: Dry, Kibble
Best for: All Breed, All Life Stage, Active Dogs
Authority Turkey, Duck & Salmon Formula is a dry dog food formulated to have the nutrients needed by high-performance dogs of all breeds and ages. This is especially convenient for multiple-dog households.
While it is called a Turkey, Duck & Salmon Formula, there is actually more chicken here than salmon. Salmon is only the 13th ingredient.
High-performance or working dogs need as much protein as they can get. And this dog food recipe gives that by loading up the first five ingredients with mostly animal meats and fats.
Protein makes up 30% of this high-performance formula, while healthy fats from chicken and salmon oil make up 20%. Aside from strong muscles, this formulation encourages a healthy metabolism ideal for active pups.
While dogs need protein and fats for longer-lasting energy, they also need carbs to draw on as quick sources of fuel (protein and fat take longer to burn). Peas, lentils, and dried potatoes are those sources.
This dry food has chicken fat and salmon oil, which are rich in omega fatty acids and DHA that help support a healthy immune system, heart, brain, skin, and coat. It also has naturally sourced glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (from dried chicken cartilage) to keep dogs mobile and their joints pain-free.
Like all Authority dry dog foods, this formula for all life stages is made with the Ora-Shield System to help reduce tartar and plaque.
Key Takeaways:
According to my research, dog owners love the quality of the ingredients that go into this product. As well as the various health benefits it gives to their pups.
As far as our volunteers pets have experienced, this formula has been quite gentle, even on sensitive stomachs. It does not upset tummies nor cause issues such as vomiting in these dogs.
I like this dog food formulation. It has no problematic ingredient that I can see, and the meat-packed formulation is always a plus in my book. Its a good all-around food for your pups, and I especially recommend it for multiple pet households.
6. Authority Beef & Rice Entre Adult Cuts in Gravy
First 5 ingredients:
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Rice, Potato Starch
Protein: 8.0% min
Fat: 4.5% min
Fiber: 2.0% max
Moisture: 80% max
Food Type: Wet, Canned
Best for: Adult
Authority Beef & Rice Entre Adult Cuts in Gravy is a grain-inclusive wet dog food formulated to give complete and balanced nutrition to adult dogs. It has meaty cuts rich in the flavors of beef and chicken served in savory gravy.
While beef is the main protein source of this recipe, chicken gives it another layer of flavor. Beef broth and liver give this stew an additional lip-smacking richness that adult dogs find hard to resist.
Rice, potato starch, corn starch, and dried beet pulp provide carbohydrates as well as fiber to help aid your dogs digestion. Fiber is responsible for keeping your dogs bowel movements regular yet solid. It also helps your dogs tummy in absorbing nutrients better.
Key Takeaways:
Ive always liked it when brands include organs in a recipe. Organs are nutrient-dense, and they make the taste of dog food more palatable so that pups like the taste. This Authority adult dog food got it right, and its not too rich, either. The calories are just about right, especially for one thats high in protein.
However, like many of Authoritys recipes, some just fail to meet all expectations. This one gets minus points from me for using oil from canola seeds. Its just way too processed and well, not one Id prefer to be in my pets food. Dont get me wrong. Its not toxic, but again, not something Id like to see in the dog food I feed.
7. Authority Lamb & Rice Entre Puppy
First 5 ingredients:
Lamb Broth, Lamb, Chicken, Lamb Liver, Brewers Rice
Protein: 10.0% min
Fat: 5.0% min
Fiber: 1.0% max
Moisture: 78% max
Food Type: Ground, Canned
Best for: Puppy
This Authority puppy food is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of growing puppies. This ground meal is soft to help puppies easily chew and digest the food.
Made with real lamb and chicken, this puppy food is rich in protein, which helps young pups develop strong and lean muscles. Lamb broth and lamb liver add even more flavor, making it hard to resist even for little finicky pooches.
Rice and beet pulp are included as sources of carbohydrates and fiber. Rice is known to be gentle on the tummy, while beet pulp will help your pup maintain intestinal health and enhance your pets ability to absorb ingredients.
The DHA and EPA in the food will help promote healthy brain and eye development in puppies. Enriched with vitamin and mineral supplements, this lamb and rice recipe from Authority ensures complete and balanced nutrition with every serving. It can be served on its own or poured over kibbles.
Key takeaways:
Ive tested this recipe out on little pups, and the result is unanimous among the several ones who happily volunteered. The little furry pups get excited about mealtimes and lick their bowls clean. This Authority puppy food has been quite effective in getting picky little canines to chow down.
As usual, though, with Authority products, theres almost always one or two things that keep it from being perfect. This time, there are two canola oil and carrageenan. While I dont like canola, I really, really do not recommend foods with carrageenan.
The carrageenan you find in food is food-grade and used as a thickener. However, there is evidence that suggests it may degrade in the stomach, and degraded carrageenan is a known carcinogen. While experts are divided on this issue, I prefer not to expose my dogs to such and wont recommend foods to other owners with carrageenan in them.
8. Authority Chicken & Rice Formula Small Breed Senior
First 5 ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp
Protein: 26% min
Fat: 12% min
Fiber: 4.0% max
Moisture: 10% max
Food Type: Dry, Kibble
Best for: Small Breed, Senior
Authority Chicken & Rice Formula Small Breed Senior is a grain-inclusive dry dog food formulated for the unique nutritional needs of small-breed senior pups.
The kibble size is specially designed for small bites to make it easy for little senior pooches to chew and digest. The kibbles are crafted with Authoritys Ora-Shield System to help reduce tartar and plaque buildup.
With chicken as the first ingredient, this Authority formula gives high-quality protein that is also easily digested. The rich chicken flavor of the kibbles is enhanced by chicken fat. Corn gluten meal and dried egg product are included as additional sources of protein.
Brown rice, corn, dried beet pulp, and flaxseed provide carbohydrates and natural fiber, the last of which is much needed by senior dogs to help aid in their digestion to keep their bowel movements regular and solid.
Since seniors often have problems with mobility, this dry food has been formulated with naturally sourced glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate from dried chicken cartilage to support joint health. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids restore coats into glossy ones and help keep inflammation down.
The formula also features a unique antioxidant blend of vitamin E, selenium, and zinc to help boost your dogs immune system.
Key takeaways:
Most dogs become pickier with food as they age. They start preferring some flavors and textures more than others. Based on my research, this product has passed the standards of numerous finicky seniors. They love the savory chicken flavor of this recipe. It also helps that the kibbles are small and easy to chew.
I like the use of fish oil as a source of fat, and I wish it were the only one used by the brand. However, Authority decided to pair fish oil with another type of oil that I would prefer not to see in this recipe canola.
Authority Dog Food Products
The Authority brand of dog food offers a wide selection of dry and canned food options as well as an assortment of treats. This pet food brand always uses real meat as the first ingredient for all of its formulas and flavors, plus its recipes are free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
They also incorporate vitamins, such as but not limited to;
Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement
and minerals like;
Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate
Authority dog food reviews are generally pretty positive, though you still need to make your own evaluation of any product you are thinking about buying.
Dry Products
This brand offers a decent assortment of dry food recipes for dogs in all life stages. Their products can be divided into several different product lines, including original, grain-free, and tender blend formulas. There is also a line of GNC Pets products to provide specialized nutrition for certain things such as healthy joints, healthy weight, and healthy skin and coat. Here is a list of their dry recipes:
Dry Products:
- Puppy Chicken & Rice
- Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice
- Adult Chicken & Rice
- Adult Lamb & Rice
- Mature Adult Chicken & Rice
- Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice
- Large Breed Mature Chicken & Rice
- Weight Management Adult Chicken & Rice
- Large Breed Weight Management Adult Chicken & Rice
- Small Breed Adult Chicken & Rice
- Small Breed Adult Lamb & Rice
- Small Breed Mature Adult Chicken & Rice
- Grain-Free Puppy Chicken & Pea Formula
- Grain-Free Adult Chicken & Pea Formula
- Grain-Free Large Breed Adult Chicken & Pea Formula
- Grain-Free Small Breed Adult Chicken & Pea Formula
- Tender Blends Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
- Tender Blends Puppy Beef & Rice Formula
- Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Formula
- Everyday Health Adult Chicken & Rice Formula
- GNC Pets Healthy Weight + Joint Support Adult Turkey & Chickpea Formula
- GNC Pets Skin, Coat + Digestive Healthy Support Formula
Wet Products
When it comes to the brands canned products, this brand offers three sizes 15-ounce, 13-ounce, and 6-ounce cans. Its wet foods can be divided into several product lines, including GNC Pets, Savory Cuts, Ground Entrees, and Pats. These recipes feature real meat ingredients like beef, chicken, and lamb. Here is a list of canned dog food recipes:
Wet Products:
- GNC Pets Puppy Food Chicken Recipe
- GNC Pets Adult Food Chicken Recipe
- GNC Pets Mature Dog Chicken Recipe
- GNC Pets Adult Food Chicken Weight Management Recipe
- Savory Cuts Adult Beef & Rice Formula
- Ground Entre Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula
- Ground Entre Adult Lamb & Rice Formula
- Ground Entre Mature Lamb & Rice Formula
- Ground Entre Adult Lamb & Rice Weight Management Formula
- Grain-Free Pat Adult Beef & Vegetables Formula
- Grain-Free Pat Adult Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula
- Grain-Free Pat Puppy Chicken & Carrots Formula
- Grain-Free Pat Adult Chicken & Carrots Formula
- Grain-Free Pat Mature Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
- All Life Stages Pumpkin Supplement
Treats
In addition to dry and wet food products, this brand also offers ten different options of treats. These treats take the form of dental treats, training treats, and chewy treats in different flavors, such as chicken and beef.
Here is a list of Authoritys dog treat recipes:
Treats:
- Chewy Wraps Dog Treats
- Beef Meatball Chewy Treats
- Puppy Teething Sticks
- Dental Stick Dog Treats
- Puppy Teething Rings
- Training Soft Bites Treats
Authority Dog Food Recall History
Though the brand doesnt provide much information about where its products are made or how the ingredients are sourced, they do offer its customers a satisfaction guarantee.
PetSmart is generally considered a trustworthy company, though that doesnt necessarily guarantee the quality of their products. It does bode well, however, that there are not many Authority recalls here are the details for the only recall in the brand history:
- In March 2007, the FDA issued a massive recall for many pet food brands, including this one. The recall was issued for multiple products, including both canine and feline recipes, due to concerns about potential melamine contamination.
Does Corn Gluten Meal Contain Gluten?
Corn gluten meal is a staple in many Authority formulas. For dog owners whose dogs have sensitivities to gluten, this can be concerning. But I will address that worry here.
It may sound surprising, but corn gluten meal is actually gluten-free. The stuff is 60%-70% protein, and none of the corn gluten meal is gluten. In fact, corn in its natural state does not contain gluten.
So how did corn gluten meal get its name? The story goes that the word gluten got attached to corn because one worker in a wheat gluten processing facility just started calling everything with protein in it as gluten.
Final Verdict on Authority Pet Foods
Ive found Authority formulas as mostly decent alternatives to cheaper brands of dog foods that have loads of fillers. The recipes do not contain soy, wheat, or artificial ingredients. The list of ingredients is often short, and the meat sources are premium.
However, some recipes do contain ingredients that I do not wish to see in dog food. In particular, canola and, most worrying of all, carrageenan. The few Authority pet foods without these ingredients that I have reviewed are quite excellent and can be a match for the more expensive brands.
If you can steer away from those recipes with carrageenan, I feel that your dog will be in good hands with this as part of his regular diet.
