Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries
Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries scores 4/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (high — 80% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Jul 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries wet cat food good?
Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries is a wet cat food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10% |
| Fiber | 5% |
| Ash | 16% |
Moisture (81%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 15% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 81% |
| Ash | 3% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (79% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
- Fat is Low (10% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.
Ingredients Analysis
13 of 13 matched
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1 Chicken Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Water
OthersDescription
It is added in the pet food as a blending / thinning agent.
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3 Katsuobushi
Animal ProteinDescription
Dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna flakes (bonito flakes).
Why Prefer?
Named traditional fish product rich in umami and protein.
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4 Blueberry
CarbsDescription
Superfood packed with antioxidants, a good source of vitamin C, K, and manganese.
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5 Cranberry
CarbsDescription
High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.
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6 Modified Tapioca Starch
CarbsDescription
Tapioca starch that has been modified to improve functional properties as a thickener and binder.
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7 Vitamins & Minerals
SupplementDescription
A premix of vitamins and minerals supplementing the diet.
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8 Fish Extract
Animal ProteinDescription
A flavor made of unnamed fish, it is used to make pet food more tasty and palatable.
Why Notice?
It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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9 Glycine
Food AdditiveDescription
An amino acid important for collagen production and joint health.
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10 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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11 Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Food AdditiveDescription
A synthetic thickener and stabilizer used in wet pet foods.
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12 Turmeric Powder
CarbsDescription
Orange ginger-like plant often used in making curry. It contains curcumin, which is a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects. However, its color is the main purpose of adding it to pet foods.
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13 Lutein
SupplementDescription
A type of vitamin related to vitamin A and beta-carotene with antioxidant properties. it is shown to improve retinal response and visual functions.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Extract appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Extract.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Extract have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 80%
- Unnamed 20%
Strong clarity: 80% of Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 20% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries wet cat food Review
Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 80% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 79% protein, 10% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries good for cats?
Yes — Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries earns 4.5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, combining high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. The score is computed from the printed ingredient list and guaranteed analysis rather than marketing claims — a confident pick when the label matches your cat’s needs.
Does Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries grain-free?
Yes — Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries?
The main animal proteins in Harlow Blend 002 Chicken Topping Katsuobushi & Berries are Chicken Meat, Katsuobushi. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your cat is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
