Julia Ogden

Written by Julia Ogden

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Reviewed by Georgia Jeremiah

Updated: June 27, 2024

Applaws Broth Pots (Wet) Review

Updated: June 27, 2024

Our Verdict

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Highly Recommended

Applaws Broth Pots range receives the Cat Food Advisor highest rating, 5 stars.

Made from natural ingredients it contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and is a natural source of omega-3.

Pros
  • Made with natural ingredients
  • No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
  • Limited ingredient recipe
Cons
  • Expensive

Applaws Broth Pots product line includes 13 cat foods.

The table below shows each recipe in the range including our rating. The AAFCO nutrient profile is not included on the company website.

Product line Rating AAFCO
Chicken Breast with Carrots & Greens in Broth 5 U
Chicken Breast with Quinoa in Broth 5 U
Tilapia with Tuna in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Anchovy in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Calamari in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Peas & Carrots in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Shrimps in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Sea Bream in Broth 5 U
Whitefish with Salmon & Green Beans in Broth 5 U
Chicken Breast in Broth 5 U
Chicken Breast with Duck in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet in Broth 5 U
Tuna Fillet with Salmon in Broth 5 U

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Recipe and Label Analysis

Applaws Chicken Breast with Carrots & Greens in Broth was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.

Applaws Chicken Breast with Carrots & Greens in Broth

Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content

83.3%

Protein

0.8%

Fat

7.8%

CarbsCarbohydrates

Chicken breast, chicken broth, rice, carrots, green beans


Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%

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Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is chicken breast. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1

Chicken is naturally rich in the 11 essential amino acids required by a cat to sustain life.

The second ingredient is chicken broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a cat food, they are a common component in many wet products.

The third ingredient is rice. Is this whole grain rice, brown rice or white rice? Since the word “rice” doesn’t tell us much, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this item.

The fourth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.

The fifth ingredient is green beans, a healthy vegetable notable for its vitamin, mineral and natural fiber content.

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Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Applaws Broth Pots look like an above-average wet food product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 83.3%, a fat level of 0.8% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 7.8%.

As a group, the brand features an above average protein content of 83.2% and a below average fat level of 2.3%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 10.6%, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 3%.

This means that Applaws Broth Pots contains higher than average protein and lower than average fat when compared to typical wet cat food.

Final Word

Applaws Broth Pots offer cats an excellent source of high quality protein and essential fatty acids, made with natural, wholesome ingredients, free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Has Applaws cat food been recalled in the past?

In Applaws’ 15-year history, it has not had a product recalled.

You can view a complete list of all cat food recalls since 2021 here.

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About

Applaws is owned by premium pet food company MPM, which specializes in the production of high quality, human-grade pet foods made from natural, clean-label ingredients.

Applaws has been creating natural cat and dog food for 15 years. Its wet pet food is made in Thailand; sourced from human-quality food suppliers.

Sources

1: Association of American Feed Control Officials

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