Naturally Fresh Cat Litter Made from Walnut Shells, Quick-Clumping, Unscented, Upcycled, Easy Scooping, Sustainable, 30 Lbs Review

4.7 (226) Amazon rating$32.454,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Naturally Fresh's 26001 is a quick-clumping, unscented litter made from upcycled walnut shells, backed by a strong 4.7 star rating and solid monthly sales.

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Best for

Owners who want a natural, plant-based litter that clumps fast and skips added fragrance.

Skip if

You need a litter rated specifically for multiple cats, since this version is positioned around quick-clumping rather than a multi-cat formula.

  • Form Granular
  • Priced 30% above the category median ($24.99 across 153 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 226 owner ratings

  • Popularity0.9/5

    226 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 and cat food, health, gear and grooming 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

["The 26001 from Naturally Fresh is made from upcycled walnut shells rather than clay, positioning it as a sustainable, plant-based alternative in the clumping litter category. It's sold in a 30 lb bag and is unscented.", "It's built around quick-clumping performance, meaning it's meant to form solid clumps fast for easy scooping, and the listing highlights easy scooping as a specific selling point alongside the sustainable, upcycled material.", "At $32.45 for 30 lbs, it's competitively priced on a per-pound basis for a specialty natural litter. It holds a strong 4.7 star rating from 226 reviews, with roughly 4,000 units bought in the past month and a #71 Best Sellers Rank in Cat Litter, pointing to solid demand."]

Pros

  • Made from upcycled walnut shells, a sustainable alternative to clay
  • Quick-clumping formula for easier scooping
  • Unscented, no added fragrance
  • Strong 4.7 star rating from 226 reviews
  • Ranks #71 in Cat Litter, indicating solid demand

Cons

  • Walnut shell litters can track and behave differently underfoot than traditional clay, which some cats and owners need to adjust to
  • Not positioned as a specific multi-cat formula

Specifications

Form
Granular

Performance notes

The upcycled walnut shell base is the defining spec here, since it's a plant-based material rather than clay or silica, and the quick-clumping claim paired with easy scooping suggests the shells are processed to form firm clumps quickly despite not being a mineral-based litter.

What buyers say

A 4.7 star rating from 226 reviews, combined with roughly 4,000 units bought in the past month and a #71 Best Sellers Rank in Cat Litter, points to strong, consistent demand for this walnut-based litter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this litter made from?

It's made from upcycled walnut shells rather than clay or silica, positioning it as a sustainable, plant-based litter.

Does this litter clump quickly?

Yes, it's built around a quick-clumping formula meant to form solid clumps fast for easier scooping.

Is this litter scented?

No, it's unscented, relying on the walnut shell material rather than added fragrance for odor control.

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