Solid Gold Cat Food Ingredients
According to our research, Solid Gold manufactures 37 cat food recipes using 135 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Solid Gold, we've studied all 135 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Solid Gold ingredients.
| Cat Food Recipes | 37 |
| Unique Ingredients | 135 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 0 |
| Controversial | 4 |
| Harmful | 2 |
First 5 Ingredients
Cat food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.
For Solid Gold, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 cat food ingredients.
- water sufficient for processing
- water sufficient for processing
- tuna
- pea protein
- tapioca starch
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Solid Gold is water sufficient for processing. The most common 2nd ingredient is water sufficient for processing, followed by tuna, pea protein, and tapioca starch.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Solid Gold does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 37 Solid Gold cat foods contain artificial food dyes.
Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.
In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most cats consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.
To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.
Animal By-Products
According to our records, Solid Gold does not contain any animal by-products.
Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.
Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Solid Gold have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).
For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.
Anonymous Meat Ingredients
Anonymous meats are inexpensive low-quality ingredients that can come from practically any animal. These type of ingredients are often used to produce very inexpensive cat foods.
In general, we prefer ingredients which specify the animal source used to derive the ingredient. For example, ingredients such as duck fat are much better than animal fat or poultry fat.
In our analysis, we've looked through all 135 Solid Gold ingredients. According to our data, Solid Gold does not contain any anonymous animal-based ingredients.
Cereal Grains
Certain Solid Gold cat food recipes contain one or more grains. The specific ingredients are listed below.
For cats, we typically recommend choosing a grain-free recipe. Cats are obligate carnivores and therefore grains are not species appropriate.
The kibble production requires a binding agent. Grains are commonly used for this purpose in cat food. When purchasing grain-free cat food, grains are often replaced with another starchy source. This is also not ideal.
To avoid grains and other starchy additions, consider feeding wet or frozen recipes.
Brown rice is naturally rich in fiber and various minerals including manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Relative to other grains, brown rice is easy to digest.
The following recipes contain brown rice:
Pearled barley is barley with the outer husk and bran layers removed. Similar to regular barley, pearled barley provides carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Pearled barley is however not as nutritious as regular whole grain barley.
The following recipes contain pearled barley:
Controversial Ingredients
In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.
Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce cat foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.
In our analysis, we've identified 4 controversial ingredients inside Solid Gold products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins.
The following recipes contain pea protein:
- Solid Gold Everyday Nutrition Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe With Pearled Barley (Katz-N-Flocken)
- Solid Gold Touch Of Heaven Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe For Kittens
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Chicken & Liver Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Flavorful Feast Salmon & Beef Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Chicken and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Salmon and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Tuna and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken Liver and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Salmon and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Tuna and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Chicken, Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Let's Stay In Chicken, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
- Solid Gold Let's Stay In Salmon, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Turkey and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Indigo Moon High Protein With Alaskan Pollock & Egg
Canola oil is a plant-derived oil from the seeds of canola plants. Although fat is an essential component of any diet, canola oil is controversial in pet food. Proponents claim that canola oil provides a better fat profile in comparison to other plant based oils. However, opponents claim that canola oil is typically produced with genetically modified rapeseed and that rapeseed oil has multiple adverse health affects.
The following recipes contain canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols):
Canola oil is a plant-derived oil from the seeds of canola plants. Although fat is an essential component of any diet, canola oil is controversial in pet food. Proponents claim that canola oil provides a better fat profile in comparison to other plant based oils. However, opponents claim that canola oil is typically produced with genetically modified rapeseed and that rapeseed oil has multiple adverse health affects.
The following recipes contain canola oil:
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Mackerel & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Sardine & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Sea Bream & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Shrimp & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Blended Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Supplements Hairball Aid + Pumpkin
Specific vegetable oils are typically positive ingredients; however, this ingredient does not specify which vegetable(s) were used to produce the oil.
Without this information, it is impossible for us to make any specific statements. With any fat source, it is important to know the omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio, a property which cannot be determined with this ingredient. Thus, we have marked vegetable oil as a controversial ingredient.
The following recipes contain vegetable oil:
Potentially Harmful Ingredients
Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.
There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Solid Gold for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.
We have identified 2 harmful ingredients used in certain Solid Gold recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.
Menadione sodium bisulfate complex is a synthetic version of vitamin K that has been linked to many health concerns. Research has suggested possible toxic reactions in liver cells and red blood cells among other serious problems. In fact, one large chemical supplier warns, "The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage."
The following recipes contain menadione sodium bisulfate complex:
Menadione sodium bisulfite complex is a synthetic version of vitamin K that has been linked to many health concerns. Research has suggested possible toxic reactions in liver cells and red blood cells among other serious problems. In fact, one large chemical supplier warns, "The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage."
The following recipes contain menadione sodium bisulfite complex:
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Mackerel & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Sardine & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Sea Bream & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Five Oceans Blended Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Chicken & Liver Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Flavorful Feast Tuna and Sardine Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
- Solid Gold Flavorful Feast Salmon & Beef Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Chicken and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Salmon and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Tuna and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken Liver and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Salmon and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Tuna and Goat Milk
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Wholesome Selects Chicken, Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
- Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Turkey and Coconut Milk
- Solid Gold Tropical Blendz With Chicken & Coconut Oil
- Solid Gold Tropical Blendz With Chicken Liver & Coconut Oil
- Solid Gold Tropical Blendz With Salmon & Coconut Oil
- Solid Gold Tropical Blendz With Turkey & Coconut Oil
- Solid Gold Triple Layer With Beef & Pumpkin
- Solid Gold Triple Layer With Chicken & Pumpkin
- Solid Gold Triple Layer With Salmon & Pumpkin
- Solid Gold Triple Layer With Turkey & Pumpkin
Solid Gold Cat Food Ingredient Lists
Solid Gold
High Protein
With Chicken & Egg (Indigo Moon)
Solid Gold
High Protein With Chicken & Egg (Indigo Moon)
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealpotato
canola oil
pea
chicken
Solid Gold
Indigo Moon
High Protein With Alaskan Pollock & Egg
Solid Gold
Indigo Moon High Protein With Alaskan Pollock & Egg
First Five Ingredients
ocean fish mealchicken meal
pea
chicken fat
pollock
Solid Gold
Touch Of Heaven
Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe For Kittens
Solid Gold
Touch Of Heaven Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe For Kittens
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
turkey meal
sweet potato
pea protein
Solid Gold
Weight Control
With Alaskan Pollock (Fit As A Fiddle)
Solid Gold
Weight Control With Alaskan Pollock (Fit As A Fiddle)
First Five Ingredients
pollockturkey meal
pea
tapioca
chickpea
Solid Gold
Everyday Nutrition
Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe With Pearled Barley (Katz-N-Flocken)
Solid Gold
Everyday Nutrition Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe With Pearled Barley (Katz-N-Flocken)
First Five Ingredients
lambchicken meal
brown rice
ocean fish meal
pearled barley
Solid Gold
Sensitive Stomach
With Quail & Pumpkin (Winged Tiger)
Solid Gold
Sensitive Stomach With Quail & Pumpkin (Winged Tiger)
First Five Ingredients
quailturkey meal
chicken meal
pea
potato
Solid Gold
Let's Stay In
Chicken, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
Solid Gold
Let's Stay In Chicken, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
lentil
pea
turkey meal
Solid Gold
Let's Stay In
Salmon, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
Solid Gold
Let's Stay In Salmon, Lentil & Apple Recipe For Indoor Cats
First Five Ingredients
salmonsalmon meal
lentil
pea
turkey meal
Solid Gold
Triple Layer
With Chicken & Pumpkin
Solid Gold
Triple Layer With Chicken & Pumpkin
First Five Ingredients
chickentuna
pumpkin
egg whites
whole egg
Solid Gold
Triple Layer
With Salmon & Pumpkin
Solid Gold
Triple Layer With Salmon & Pumpkin
First Five Ingredients
salmontuna
pumpkin
egg whites
whole egg
Solid Gold
Five Oceans
Shrimp & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
Solid Gold
Five Oceans Shrimp & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingshrimp
tuna
tapioca
canola oil
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects
Chicken & Liver Recipe Chunks In Gravy
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects Chicken & Liver Recipe Chunks In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
chicken brothchicken
pea protein
dried egg product
chicken liver
Solid Gold
Five Oceans
Mackerel & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
Solid Gold
Five Oceans Mackerel & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingmackerel
tuna
tapioca starch
sunflower oil
Solid Gold
Five Oceans
Sardine & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
Solid Gold
Five Oceans Sardine & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingsea bream
tuna
tapioca starch
sunflower oil
Solid Gold
Five Oceans
Sea Bream & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
Solid Gold
Five Oceans Sea Bream & Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingsea bream
tuna
tapioca starch
sunflower oil
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights
Creamy Bisque With Chicken and Coconut Milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Chicken and Coconut Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
tuna
pea protein
coconut milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights
Creamy Bisque With Turkey and Coconut Milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Turkey and Coconut Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingturkey
tuna
pea protein
coconut milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights
Creamy Bisque With Salmon and Coconut Milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Salmon and Coconut Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingsalmon
tuna
pea protein
coconut milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights
Creamy Bisque With Tuna and Coconut Milk
Solid Gold
Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque With Tuna and Coconut Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingtuna
pea protein
coconut milk
potato
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings
Savory Mousse With Chicken and Goat Milk
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken and Goat Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
tuna
pea protein
potato
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings
Savory Mousse With Chicken Liver and Goat Milk
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Chicken Liver and Goat Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken liver
tuna
potato
pea protein
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects
Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
turkey brothturkey
chicken
dried egg product
pea protein
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects
Chicken, Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
Solid Gold
Wholesome Selects Chicken, Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Chunks In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
chicken brothchicken
dried egg product
pea protein
duck
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast
Salmon & Beef Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast Salmon & Beef Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
First Five Ingredients
fish brothsalmon
beef
dried egg product
tapioca starch
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast
Tuna and Sardine Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast Tuna and Sardine Recipe In Gravy Classic Paté
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingtuna
chicken
sardine
dried egg product
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast
Indoor Recipe With Chicken Classic Paté
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast Indoor Recipe With Chicken Classic Paté
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
tuna
dried egg product
apple
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast
Kitten Recipe With Chicken Classic Paté
Solid Gold
Flavorful Feast Kitten Recipe With Chicken Classic Paté
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
tuna
dried egg product
sweet potato
Solid Gold
Five Oceans
Blended Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
Solid Gold
Five Oceans Blended Tuna Recipe Shreds In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
tunawater sufficient for processing
tapioca starch
sunflower oil
carrot
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings
Savory Mousse With Salmon and Goat Milk
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Salmon and Goat Milk
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingsalmon
tuna
pea protein
goat milk
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings
Savory Mousse With Tuna and Goat Milk
Solid Gold
Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse With Tuna and Goat Milk
First Five Ingredients
tunawater sufficient for processing
salmon
whitefish
chicken fat
Solid Gold
Triple Layer
With Beef & Pumpkin
Solid Gold
Triple Layer With Beef & Pumpkin
First Five Ingredients
chickenbeef
tuna
pumpkin
whole egg
Solid Gold
Triple Layer
With Turkey & Pumpkin
Solid Gold
Triple Layer With Turkey & Pumpkin
First Five Ingredients
chickenturkey
pumpkin
egg whites
whole egg
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz
With Chicken & Coconut Oil
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz With Chicken & Coconut Oil
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
tuna
tapioca starch
dried egg product
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz
With Chicken Liver & Coconut Oil
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz With Chicken Liver & Coconut Oil
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken liver
chicken
tuna
tapioca starch
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz
With Salmon & Coconut Oil
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz With Salmon & Coconut Oil
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingsalmon
chicken
tuna
tapioca starch
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz
With Turkey & Coconut Oil
Solid Gold
Tropical Blendz With Turkey & Coconut Oil
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingturkey
chicken
tuna
tapioca starch
Solid Gold
Supplements
Hairball Aid + Pumpkin
Solid Gold
Supplements Hairball Aid + Pumpkin
First Five Ingredients
psyllium huskpumpkin
dried brewers yeast
canola oil
dried potato product
