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The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food, Whole Grain Beef & Salmon, 10 lb (makes 40lbs) Review

By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-06-21

4.5 (185) Amazon rating$107.79300+ bought last month

Our verdict

This Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef and Salmon formula combines ranch raised beef with wild caught salmon in a human grade, dehydrated recipe, and it's rated 4.5 stars across 185 reviews.

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Best for

Owners across life stages, including those with puppies, nursing mothers, or large breed puppies, who want a human grade beef and salmon recipe from a B Corp certified brand.

Skip if

You're looking for a grain free formula or a smaller bag size, since this is a whole grain recipe sold in a larger 10 pound bag.

  • Form Dry
  • Flavor Beef And Salmon
  • Benefits Complete, Balanced Nutrition With High-Quality Ingredients, Convenient Preparation
  • Best for Active, Stomach
  • Breed size Large
  • Weight 10 Pounds
  • Priced 130% above the category median ($46.95 across 29 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.4/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 185 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.7/5

    185 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This 10 pound bag of Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef and Salmon is built from ranch raised beef and wild caught salmon, and it's labeled human grade and wheat free. Honest Kitchen is a B Corporation certified company, and the recommended uses on this formula are unusually broad, covering picky eaters, puppies, adult dogs, large breed puppies, and nursing mothers.", "Beyond life stage flexibility, the label also points to bone health, immune support, skin and coat health, and weight management as benefits, alongside the core claim of complete, balanced nutrition with convenient preparation. It's sized for large breed dogs specifically among the Dog Breed Size options listed.", 'At $107.79 for the 10 pound bag, this is one of the pricier dehydrated options in the lineup, which fits its dual protein, human grade positioning. With 185 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus around 300 bought in the past month, it shows steady demand for a formula aimed at a wide range of life stages.']

Pros

  • Human grade recipe with ranch raised beef and wild caught salmon
  • Recommended across a wide range of life stages, including puppies and nursing mothers
  • Wheat free formula from a B Corporation certified brand
  • Strong 4.5 star rating across 185 reviews
  • Broad label benefits covering bone, immune, skin, and weight support

Cons

  • Premium price for a 10 pound bag compared to standard kibble
  • Whole grain formula, so not suitable if you need a grain free diet
  • Only available in the larger 10 pound size, which is a bigger upfront cost to try

Specifications

Form
Dry
Flavor
Beef And Salmon
Benefits
Complete, Balanced Nutrition With High-Quality Ingredients, Convenient Preparation
Best for
Active, Stomach
Breed size
Large
Weight
10 Pounds

Performance notes

The dual protein blend of beef and salmon is designed to appeal to picky eaters while covering a wide set of life stages, from large breed puppies to nursing mothers, according to the label's recommended uses. As a dry, dehydrated formula, it needs water added before serving rather than being ready straight from the bag.

What buyers say

With 185 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus around 300 bought in the past month, this formula sees solid, steady demand consistent with its positioning as a life stage flexible option in the Honest Kitchen lineup.

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Frequently asked questions

Can this food be fed to puppies?

Yes, the label lists puppies and large breed puppies among the recommended uses, alongside adult dogs and nursing mothers, making this a formula meant to cover multiple life stages.

Is this formula grain free?

No, this is a whole grain recipe, so it's not the right choice if you're specifically looking for a grain free diet.

What allergen information is listed for this food?

The label lists this formula as wheat free, though it does contain other whole grains as part of its whole grain positioning.

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