Redbarn Cat Food Ingredients

According to our research, Redbarn manufactures 9 cat food recipes using 58 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Redbarn, we've studied all 58 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Redbarn ingredients.

First 5 Ingredients

Cat food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.

For Redbarn, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 cat food ingredients.

1. chicken
2. chicken broth
3. vegetable broth
4. natural flavor
5. natural flavor

As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Redbarn is chicken. The most common 2nd ingredient is chicken broth, followed by vegetable broth, natural flavor, and natural flavor.

Artificial Food Coloring Dyes

Redbarn does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 9 Redbarn cat foods contain artificial food dyes.

Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.

In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most cats consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.

To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.

Animal By-Products

According to our records, Redbarn does not contain any animal by-products.

Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.

Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Redbarn have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).

For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.

Anonymous Meat Ingredients

Anonymous meats are animal-based ingredients which do not provide the source animal's name. These ingredients are controversial because they can come from almost any animal.

In addition, anonymous animal-based ingredients are very inexpensive and often the lowest quality meats that are still allowed to be used in pet food.

In general, we do not recommend feeding any products which contain anonymous meats. When in doubt, always contact the brand's customer service desk for further clarification.

Unfortunately, we've identified 1 anonymous meat ingredient used by Redbarn.

Cereal Grains

For cats, we typically recommend choosing a grain-free recipe. Cats are obligate carnivores and therefore grains are not species appropriate.

According to our data, Redbarn cat food recipes do not contain grains. In other words, all recipes are grain-free.

Please note, kibble production requires a binding agent. Grains are commonly used for this purpose in cat food. When purchasing grain-free cat food, grains are often replaced with another starchy source. This is also not ideal.

To avoid grains and other starchy additions, consider feeding wet or frozen recipes.

Controversial Ingredients

Brands which do not use any controversial ingredients are typically top-of-the-line. Avoiding all controversial ingredients indicates that the brand has not sacrificed quality for cost savings.

Our research indicates that Redbarn is one of these top-notch brands. We've looked through all 58 Redbarn ingredients and none of these ingredients were classified as controversial in our system

Potentially Harmful Ingredients

Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.

During our review, none of the Redbarn ingredients analyzed were classified as harmful by our system. The absence of harmful ingredients is indicative of a relatively premium cat food brand.

Redbarn Cat Food Ingredient Lists

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Grain-Free Canned

Chicken Paté For Cats (Indoor Cats)

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Grain-Free Canned Chicken Paté For Cats (Indoor Cats)

First Five Ingredients

chicken
chicken broth
chicken liver
chickpea
natural flavor

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Chicken Stew For Cats

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Grain-Free Canned Chicken Stew For Cats

First Five Ingredients

chicken
chicken broth
vegetable broth
dried egg product
natural flavor

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Ocean Fish Paté For Cats (Healthy Weight)

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Grain-Free Canned Ocean Fish Paté For Cats (Healthy Weight)

First Five Ingredients

fish
fish broth
pea
natural flavor
alfalfa meal

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Salmon Stew For Cats

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Grain-Free Canned Salmon Stew For Cats

First Five Ingredients

salmon
fish broth
vegetable broth
chicken liver
dried egg product

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Lamb Paté For Cats (Skin & Coat)

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Grain-Free Canned Lamb Paté For Cats (Skin & Coat)

First Five Ingredients

lamb
lamb broth
lamb liver
natural flavor
agar-agar

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Turkey Paté With Parsley & Green Lipped Mussels For Cats

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Grain-Free Canned Turkey Paté With Parsley & Green Lipped Mussels For Cats

First Five Ingredients

turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
natural flavor
agar-agar

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Beef Paté For Cats (Urinary Support)

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Grain-Free Canned Beef Paté For Cats (Urinary Support)

First Five Ingredients

beef
beef broth
beef liver
salmon oil
natural flavor

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Beef Stew For Cats

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Grain-Free Canned Beef Stew For Cats

First Five Ingredients

beef
beef broth
vegetable broth
beef liver
dried egg product

Ingredients

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Grain-Free Canned

Tuna Paté For Cats

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Grain-Free Canned Tuna Paté For Cats

First Five Ingredients

tuna
turkey liver
fish broth
turkey
tricalcium phosphate

Ingredients