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Our Verdict
Jinx grain-free pate product range is made up of three recipes with ratings varying from 3.5 to 4 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.
Each recipe in this line contains meats and meat broth as the top three ingredients. Additionally, they are packed with nutritious vegetables such as pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, and carrots, which are rich in vitamins that support brain function, the immune system and heart health.
Pros
- No corn, wheat, soy or fillers
- High-quality proteins
- Locally sourced ingredients
Cons
- Limited recipes
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Jinx Grain-Free Beef & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe | 4 | A |
| Jinx Grain-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe | 4 | A |
| Jinx Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe | 3.5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Jinx Grain-Free Beef & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Jinx Grain-Free Beef & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, chicken, beef broth, vegetable broth, beef liver, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, dried pumpkin, agar-agar, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, dried spinach, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement).
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 6% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 36% | 25% | 31% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 29% | 48% | 24% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is beef. Beef is defined as “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered cattle” and includes skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus. 1
The second ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”. 2
Both meats are naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The next two ingredients are beef and vegetable broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common component in many wet products.
The fifth ingredient is beef liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The sixth ingredient is dried sweet potato, a dehydrated item usually made from the by-products of potato processing. In most cases, dried sweet potato can contain about 10% dry matter protein which can have a slight effect on our estimate of the total meat content of this recipe.
The seventh ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The eighth ingredient is dried pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The ninth ingredient is agar agar, a natural vegetable gelatin derived from the cell walls of certain species of red algae. Agar is rich in fiber and is used in wet pet foods as a gelling agent.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
This recipe has one notable exception.
This recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Jinx Grain-Free Beef & Sweet Potato Chopped Pate Recipe looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 36.4%, a fat level of 25% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 30.6%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 36.4% and a mean fat level of 23.5%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 32.1% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 65%.
Jinx grain-free canned food contains below-average protein, above-average carbohydrate and near-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.
Jinx Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Jinx through December 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Jinx Pate Grain Free Dog Food
Jinx is a premium dog food brand that utilizes high-quality ingredients.
Unfortunately, we have downgraded this product line in our review because one of the recipes contains an ingredient called menadione, which is a controversial form of vitamin K. This form of vitamin K has been linked to liver toxicity, allergies, and abnormal breakdown of red blood cells. Since vitamin K is not required by AAFCO in its nutrient profiles, we question the use of this ingredient in any canine recipe.
About
Jinx was founded by Terri Rockovich, Michael Kim, and Sameer Mehta. The idea of starting a dog food business came to Rockovich while she was trying to find suitable dog food for her dog Blitz, who had suffered a traumatic back injury.
It launched in January 2021 with backing from some famous figures, including actor Will Smith, singer Halsey, and rapper Nas. Jinx is headquartered in LA, with manufacturing plants in Georgia and Kansas.
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