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Sheba Classics Salmon in pâté

Q: How did Holopet rate Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté?

Holopet scores Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté at 46/100, awarding it a Grade D+. The rating reflects a Quality sub-score of 57, a Transparency sub-score of 68, and a Coverage score of 0, indicating significant gaps in declared ingredient percentages.

Q: What is the main protein source in Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté?

The leading ingredient is 'meat and animal derivatives', a generic category that does not specify the species or cut used. Named salmon appears within a fish and fish derivatives compound but accounts for only 4% of the total recipe.

Q: Is Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté a mono-protein recipe?

No. Our analysis confirms that Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté is not a mono-protein recipe — it contains both a meat and animal derivatives fraction and a fish and fish derivatives fraction, making it a multi-protein product.

Q: Does Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté contain grains or cereals?

Yes. Cereals are listed among the declared ingredients in this recipe, though no specific grain type or percentage is disclosed on the label.

Q: Is Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté suitable for adult cats?

Yes. Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté is formulated for adult cats. No breed-size-specific guidance is associated with this product.

Wetfor catsadult

Package

EAN5900951289996

PROTEIN

9.5%

FAT

FIBRE

0.3%

ASH

MOISTURE

82.5%

as-fed values from label·dry matter 18%·full DM → requires account →

·5 main ingredients·7 EU additives

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HOLOPET REVIEW · INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS·created 2 Jul 2026·grounded in product data

Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté is a wet cat food formulated for adult cats, and it is the subject of this independent Holopet review. Our evaluation examines its ingredient composition, nutritional transparency, and overall recipe quality to help cat owners make an informed purchasing decision.

CAUTIONS

Our analysis flags that the leading ingredient — 'meat and animal derivatives' — is a low-quality, generic category with no species or cut declared, which directly reduces both recipe quality and labelling transparency. Compounding this, more than 50% of the recipe by weight is undisclosed, meaning the declared ingredients represent less than half of what the cat is actually consuming per serving.

Quality assessment

Our independent assessment rates Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté at 46/100, earning a Grade D+. The Quality sub-score of 57 reflects the low-grade, non-specific nature of the leading ingredients, while the Transparency sub-score of 68 acknowledges that some labelling information is present but falls well short of full disclosure. The Coverage score of 0 indicates that declared percentages cover an insufficient portion of the recipe for a meaningful nutritional breakdown.

Suitability

Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté is suitable for adult cats. No breed-size-specific formulation is indicated for this product.

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COMPOSITION · FROM LABELpublic

Composition from label scan

Declared: 0% · Gap: 100% (undisclosed by manufacturer)

INGREDIENT

QUALITY

Meat and animal derivatives

—

Fish and fish derivatives (including salmon

—

Salmon

Fish and fish derivatives (undeclared remainder)≈ Fish and Fish Derivatives

Cereals

—

Minerals

—

Sugars

—

QUALITY:

high quality — meat, organs, fish, valuable plants

acceptable — secondary cuts, dried

neutral / technical — minerals, functional additives, fillers

avoid — by-products

COMPOSITION ANALYSIS · HOLOPET REVIEW

Our composition analysis shows that the recipe leads with 'meat and animal derivatives' — a broad, generic category that discloses no species or cut, representing a low-quality, opaque protein source by industry standards. This is followed by a fish and fish derivatives compound in which named salmon accounts for just 4% of the total recipe, with the remainder of the fish fraction undeclared; cereals, minerals, and sugars round out the listed ingredients. The recipe is not a mono-protein formula, and because the majority of ingredients carry no declared percentages, the true composition breakdown remains largely unknown.

INFORMATION GAP

100% of recipe undisclosed

The manufacturer declared 0% of ingredients. The remainder is most likely water and minor additives, but Holopet does not verify without data.

Affects Coverage score: 0

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What you'll find in this food

We detect organs and tissues in the composition and explain their nutritional value. Universal biology — independent of the source animal species.

1 items

Fishprotein

Natural source of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and vitamin D. Supports skin, coat, joint and cognitive health. Unlike supplemented fish oil, whole fish also delivers complete protein and selenium.

omega-3EPA/DHAiodine

Biological facts are universal — liver always provides vitamin A, regardless of whether it comes from beef, chicken or ostrich. Matching to your composition is automatic.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

From label + dry-matter conversion

Manufacturer-declared values (% as-fed) + dry-matter math

From labelpublic

Protein

9.5%

from label

Fat

from label

Crude fibre

0.3%

from label

Crude ash

from label

Moisture

82.5%

from label

Energy

84 kcal/100g

derived

Dry-matter values (DM)derived

Values after subtracting moisture — % of mass in dry matter. Show the full macro profile comparable between wet and dry food. NOTE: NFE here is % of mass. "Clinical indicators" shows % of kcal from carbs (different metric).

Clinical indicators

Thresholds for: cat · adult

✓ All indicators within range

CALORIC DISTRIBUTION

Where do the calories come from

Carnivores prefer protein + fat. High carb share = hint of lower-quality food.

43%

54%

Protein — 36 kcal (43%)Fat — 45 kcal (54%)Carbs — 3 kcal (3%)84 kcal / 100g

DIETARY ADDITIVESpublic

Vitamins and minerals added to the food

EU register codes · 7 additives · no preservatives

ADDITIVE ANALYSIS · HOLOPET REVIEW

Our additive analysis finds that Sheba Classics Salmon in Pâté carries a clean-label profile: no artificial preservatives, colorants, or flavours were identified among its seven listed additives. No controversial additives are present. On the mineral side, the trace elements identified — including zinc, copper, iron, and manganese — are all supplied in standard inorganic salt forms (primarily sulphates), which are widely used but sit at the lower end of the bioavailability spectrum compared to organic chelate alternatives. Notably, taurine is included as a declared amino acid additive, and cassia gum and calcium iodate anhydrous are among the forms our scan identified as preferred or well-characterised within their respective functional categories.

We show what the manufacturer declared in the "Additives" section (supplementation). The natural contribution from ingredients is not computed — we don't know it.

Minerals (5)

3b605

Zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate)

★ essential for cats

16 mg

EU register

3b405

Copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate)

★ essential for cats

1.1 mg

EU register

3b103

Iron (iron(II) sulphate, monohydrate)

★ essential for cats

17.5 mg

EU register

3b202

Iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous)

★ essential for cats

0.35 mg

EU register

3b503

Manganese (manganous sulphate, monohydrate)

★ essential for cats

3.5 mg

EU register

Amino acids (1)

3a370

Taurine

★ essential for cats

501 mg

EU register

Other additives (1)

1f499

Cassia gum

990 mg

EU register

COMPLIANCE

FEDIAF compliance

We compare the guaranteed analysis on the label against FEDIAF minimum requirements for this species and life stage (per 1000 kcal of energy).

Meets key FEDIAF requirementsFEDIAF 2025 standard · cat · wet food · all life stages4 of 6 checked requirements met

ME: 84 kcal/100g — computed from macronutrients (FEDIAF 2025), as the manufacturer did not state it

Not stated on the label

CalciumPhosphorusSodiumPotassiumMagnesiumIodineEPA + DHA

The manufacturer did not include these in the guaranteed analysis. No declaration ≠ a deficiency — we simply don't know them.

We check the guaranteed-analysis nutrients on the label, converted to per 1000 kcal. The exception is taurine (critical for cats): when it is absent from the analysis, we show "≥" — the amount declared in the "Additives" block (the supplement), because the natural taurine from ingredients is unknown. Other vitamins and trace minerals from the "Additives" block are not counted here. This is not veterinary advice.

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TRANSPARENCY

Recipe history

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7/2/2026Added to databasescore: D+ 46 · reference point

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