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Our Verdict
Redbarn Air Dried dry product range consists of six recipes with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
The recipes in this product range have been gently air-dried to help retain nutrients and are made with 85% or more fish, beef, or chicken, alongside the added benefits of ingredients such as salmon oil and flaxseed.
Pros
- High-quality ingredients
- Granted SQF food safety code for manufacturing certification
- Gently air-dried to help retain nutrition
Cons
- Not an affordable brand
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.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Redbarn Gently Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Beef Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Redbarn Gently Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Beef Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef lung, beef liver, dicalcium phosphate, flaxseed, calcium carbonate, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, choline (choline chloride), ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid complex, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, niacin supplement, vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate), riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 6%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 35% | 25% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 40% | 28% | 24% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 30% | 52% | 18% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food 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
Beef is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is beef lung. Beef lung is a protein-rich organ meat that’s also low in fat.
The third ingredient is beef liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
The fifth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The sixth ingredient is calcium carbonate, likely used here as a dietary mineral supplement.
The seventh ingredient is salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
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 this product.
With one notable exceptions…
We find no mention of probiotics, friendly bacteria applied to the surface of the kibble after processing to help with digestion.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Redbarn Gently Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Beef Recipe looks like an above-average dry dog food.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 39.7%, a fat level of 28.3% and estimated carbohydrates of about 18.4%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 40.9% and a mean fat level of 31.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 14.7% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 78%.
Near-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Redbarn Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Redbarn through December 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Redbarn Air Dried Powerfood Grain-Free Dog Food
Redbarn is a premium pet food brand that uses natural protein sources and does not contain any artificial chemicals or preservatives. They are committed to quality assurance and manufacturing only the safest, nutritious and highest quality pet products.
Please note certain recipes are sometimes given a higher or lower rating based upon our estimate of their total meat content and (when appropriate) their fat-to-protein ratios.
About
Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam are childhood friends who co-founded Redbarn in 1996. Their love for creating products pet parents trust has grown to a family of 500 members and over 200 foods, treats and chews.
For over 25 years, Redbarn has been a family-owned business. Its headquarters are in Long Beach, California, and about 80% of Redbarn’s products are made in Great Bend, Kansas.
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