Nature's Recipe Freeze Dried Blend combines a chicken and brown rice kibble base with freeze-dried chicken bites, giving dogs of all life stages a textural mix without going fully raw.
Owners who want the convenience of kibble with the added appeal of freeze-dried protein bites mixed in, for dogs of any life stage.
Skip if
Your dog has a barley or oat sensitivity, since this formula lists both as potential allergens.
Form Granule
Flavor Chicken
Benefits Promotes Healthy Skin And Coat, Keeps Dog Satisfied
Best for Brain Health, Liver Care, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size All
Weight 10.5 Pounds
Priced 67% above the category median ($35.99 across 81 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 180 owner ratings
Popularity1.6/5
180 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 10.5 lb bag of Nature's Recipe Freeze Dried Blend is built around chicken and chicken meal with barley and brown rice, and it adds freeze-dried chicken bites into the mix for extra flavor and texture. It's formulated for all life stages and all breed sizes, and the label calls out no artificial colors and no artificial flavors.", "Nature's Recipe markets this formula around promoting healthy skin and coat and keeping dogs satisfied between meals, with added omega-6 fatty acids as part of the benefit list. The allergen information notes barley and oat, so it's worth checking against any known sensitivities before switching.", 'At $59.93 for a 10.5 lb bag, this sits in the mid to upper range for a kibble blend with freeze-dried inclusions. With 180 reviews and a 4.6 star average, plus around 300 bought last month, it has a solid and growing base of buyers.']
Pros
Chicken and chicken meal as primary ingredients
Freeze-dried chicken bites mixed into standard kibble for variety
Formulated for all life stages and all breed sizes
No artificial colors or flavors
Strong 4.6 star rating across 180 reviews
Cons
Contains barley and oat, which can be an issue for dogs with grain sensitivities
Not a fully freeze-dried raw diet, just a kibble blend with freeze-dried pieces added
Mid to upper price range for a kibble-based formula
Specifications
Form
Granule
Flavor
Chicken
Benefits
Promotes Healthy Skin And Coat, Keeps Dog Satisfied
Best for
Brain Health, Liver Care, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
All
Weight
10.5 Pounds
Performance notes
The granule kibble form combined with freeze-dried chicken bites is designed to add aroma and texture variety that can help with picky eaters, while the omega-6 fatty acids support the stated skin and coat benefit. Because it's still a grain-inclusive kibble at its base rather than a raw diet, it behaves more like a fortified traditional food than a true freeze-dried raw product.
What buyers say
With 180 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and roughly 300 bought in the past month, this formula shows a healthy and growing buyer base for a blended kibble and freeze-dried product.
No, it's a kibble formula with freeze-dried chicken bites mixed in, rather than a complete freeze-dried raw diet.
Does this food contain grains?
Yes, it includes brown rice and barley, and the allergen information lists barley and oat, so it's not a grain-free formula.
Is it suitable for puppies and senior dogs?
Yes, the label lists this formula as suitable for all life stages and all breed sizes, though your vet can advise on whether it fits your dog's specific needs.
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