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Versele-Laga

Hamster & Gerbille

Hamsters · seeds · 500g

B

Overall score 70/100 · Good

Summary

Good formula for hamsters. Oat first, insect proteins (adapted source), no sugars or colorants.

Sub-scores

B Proteins
B Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
B Transparency
B Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Oat, insect proteins, flaxseed oil, FOS, vitamin E, selenium

  1. B Oat cereal
  2. A Insects (Black soldier fly) protein
  3. A Flaxseed oil fat
  4. A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber
  5. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
17%
Crude fat
7%
Ash
5%
Fibre
6%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • Good protein quality
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille get?

Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille gets a grade of B (70/100), i.e. "good", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille?

Strengths: Good protein quality, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

Is Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille a good fit for hamsters?

On species suitability, this product scores B. It is broadly suited to the needs of hamsters, as part of a balanced diet.

How does PetFoodRate rate seeds and pellets?

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