GOURMET · REVIEW
Gourmet Recipes
Gourmet Recipes scores 1.2/5 for ingredient quality. It's a wet cat food with 12.5% protein for adult cats.
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MiauMiau AI score · 1.2/5
Based on the ingredient list. The label doesn't publish protein and carb values, so those aren't rated yet.
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What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredients are vague 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts', with named meats at only 4%, ranking poorly against carnivore standards. Added sugar in every recipe is a clear adverse additive, and missing moisture data prevents accurate dry matter assessment, leaving protein and carb levels uncertain.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Gourmet Gourmet Recipes scores below the wet food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Gourmet Recipes vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3.1/5
Scores 1.9 points below the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains some controversial additives
- Contains added sugars
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Chicken & pearl pasta: meat and animal by-products (4% chicken)
- 02vegetable protein extracts
- 03cereals
- 04fish and fish by-products
- 05vegetable by-products
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Chicken & pearl pasta: meat and animal by-products (4% chicken), vegetable protein extracts, cereals, fish and fish by-products, vegetable by-products, minerals, sugar. Trout & vegetables: meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (4% trout), vegetables (4% carrots, tomatoes, zucchini), minerals, sugar. Beef & summer vegetables: meat and animal by-products (4% beef), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, vegetables (4% carrots, tomatoes, zucchini), minerals, sugar. Pollock & spinach: meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (4% pollock), vegetables (4% spinach, carrots), minerals, sugar. Mediterranean Sardines: meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, vegetables (minimum 4% tomatoes), fruits (4% black olives), fish and fish by-products (4% sardine), minerals, sugar. Duck, bamboo shoots & carrots: meat and animal by-products (4% duck), vegetable protein extracts, vegetables (4% carrots), bamboo (4%), fish and fish by-products, minerals, sugar. Poultry & summer vegetables: meat and animal by-products (minimum 4% poultry), vegetables (minimum 4% tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, minerals, sugar. Royal Trout: meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products (4% trout), vegetables (4% zucchini), cereals (1% rice), minerals, sugar. Additives: Nutritional additives: vitamin A (1, 490 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (230 IU/kg), iron (10 mg/kg), iodine (0.3 mg/kg), copper (0.9 mg/kg), manganese (2 mg/kg), zinc (10 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Gourmet Recipes good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Gourmet Recipes is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 1.2 out of 5. First ingredients are vague 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts', with named meats at only 4%, ranking poorly against carnivore standards. Added sugar in every recipe is a clear adverse additive, and missing moisture data prevents accurate dry matter assessment, leaving protein and carb levels uncertain.
What is the protein content of Gourmet Recipes?
Gourmet Recipes contains 12.5% protein as listed on the label.
Is Gourmet Recipes grain-free?
Yes, Gourmet Recipes is grain-free. It does not contain wheat, corn, rice, or other grain ingredients. This can be beneficial for cats with grain sensitivities, though most healthy cats tolerate grains without issues.
How does Gourmet Recipes compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Gourmet Recipes scores 1.9 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.1. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Gourmet Recipes suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Gourmet Recipes is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Gourmet Recipes?
The top 5 ingredients in Gourmet Recipes are: Ingredients: Chicken & pearl pasta: meat and animal by-products (4% chicken), vegetable protein extracts, cereals, fish and fish by-products, vegetable by-products. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken & pearl pasta: meat and animal by-products (4% chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are vegetable protein extracts, cereals, fish and fish by-products, vegetable by-products. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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