Smallbatch Nutrition and Ingredients
Answering questions about smallbatch ingredients and recipes
Are Smallbatch pet food recipes AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes — all Smallbatch complete diets are formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional standards:. Dogs. Cats. Smallbatch Base Blends are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and are not complete and balanced on their own.
Where can I find detailed nutritional information for Smallbatch products?
Calorie content, ingredients, and guaranteed analysis are available on individual product pages on our website — use the main menu to navigate to the product you're looking for. We're currently updating our full nutritional data in our regular audit
Does Smallbatch pet food contain synthetic vitamins or mineral premixes?
No — Smallbatch recipes do not contain synthetic vitamins or pre-made vitamin/mineral premixes. Our foods are made with humanely raised meat, bone, and organ, 100% certified organic produce, and naturally sourced supplements. Nutritional completeness
Is Smallbatch pet food grain-free?
Yes! All of our recipes are complete and balanced for All Life Stages and only use humanely raised and harvested meat, bone and organ, 100% organic produce and naturally sourced supplements. These combined ingredients provide a healthy, nutritious di
How many calories are in Smallbatch dog and cat food?
Calorie content for each recipe can be found on the individual product pages on our website and on product packaging. Use the main menu to navigate to the specific product you're interested in.
How many calories per cup are in Smallbatch Freeze-Dried Meal Bites for cats?
Below are the approximate kcal/cup values for Smallbatch Freeze-Dried Meal Bites for cats:. Due to the size and shape variability of Meal Bites, these values are approximations.
How many carbohydrates are in Smallbatch pet food recipes?
Smallbatch recipes are intentionally low in carbohydrates — we estimate under 5% across all complete diets. Our recipes are primarily meat-based, with a small amount of organic produce and whole food supplements, so there's very little room for carbo
Does Smallbatch pet food contain taurine?
Yes — due to the high meat content in our recipes, Smallbatch diets are naturally rich in taurine and other essential amino acids.
Do Smallbatch Beef and Lamb recipes include muscle meat?
Yes — and it's worth knowing that in raw feeding, heart is classified as muscle meat, not organ. Heart is made up of striated muscle cells (unlike secreting organs like liver or kidney) and is one of the most nutrient-dense muscle meats available, ri
Why is Smallbatch freeze-dried food higher in fat than frozen raw?
Freeze-dried foods often appear higher in fat because the freeze-drying process removes nearly all moisture (typically under 5%). With water removed, nutrients like fat become more concentrated — which raises the percentages on the label even though
How much meat, bone and organ is in Smallbatch pet food recipes?
Because we use whole cuts and in some cases whole animals (like duck and rabbit), exact ingredient ratios can vary slightly from batch to batch and recipe to recipe. On average, our complete diet recipes contain:. Our formulations are inspired by a p
Why does Smallbatch pet food contain Vitamin E?
Vitamin E serves two purposes in Smallbatch recipes: it's an essential nutrient that supports overall health, and it acts as a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness. The Vitamin E we use is naturally sourced — not synthetic.
Who formulates Smallbatch pet food recipes?
Smallbatch recipes are developed in collaboration with a team of consulting veterinarians and a PhD Animal Nutritionist, bringing over 60 years of combined nutrition experience across a range of specialties. We've intentionally built a collaborative
Does Smallbatch pet food contain fillers or artificial preservatives?
No fillers, no artificial preservatives. Our diets and treat are made with whole foods — muscle meat, organ meat, raw meaty bones, and organic produce. We don't use corn, wheat, soy, rendered by-products, or artificial anything. For preservation, our
Why does Smallbatch pet food use organ meat?
Organ meat is one of the most nutrient-dense components of a raw or fresh diet. Liver is a rich source of Vitamin A, B vitamins (especially B12 and folate), iron, copper, and zinc — nutrients that are difficult to deliver at meaningful levels through
Does Smallbatch offer low-fat dog or cat food options?
Smallbatch doesn't make intentionally low-fat recipes, but our recipes do naturally reflect the fat profile of the protein they're made from. For leaner options, look to our Chicken, Turkey, Rabbit, and Pork recipes — available in frozen raw, freeze-
How many calories are in Smallbatch freeze-dried Small Bites for dogs?
Calorie per cup estimates for freeze-dried Small Bites for dogs
What are the probiotic benefits of Smallbatch Super Boosters?
Every Super Booster recipe includes added probiotics as part of its functional blend, designed to support healthy gut flora and digestion alongside the whole-food superfood ingredients in that recipe. Think of it as a probiotic boost at treat time —
Are the vegetables in Smallbatch raw pet food recipes cooked or raw?
The organic vegetables and produce used in Smallbatch frozen raw sliders and patties are included raw and then finely ground — no cooking involved.
Do I need to add supplements to Smallbatch complete diets?
No — all Smallbatch complete diets are formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional standards and do not require additional supplementation. The whole-food ingredients — humanely raised meat, bone, and organ, certified organic produce, and naturally sourced