Yora
Original Insect Adult
Overall score 78/100 · Good
Summary
Pioneering UK insect-protein recipe. Ultra-low carbon footprint vs meat, hypoallergenic novel protein, clean formulation.
Sub-scores
Composition analysed
Insect protein (40%, black soldier fly larvae), oats, potato, peas, vegetable fat, alfalfa, FOS, vitamin E
- A Insects (Black soldier fly) 40% protein
- B Oat cereal
- B Potato cereal
- B Peas cereal
- A Chicken fat fat
- B Alfalfa fiber
- A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber
- A Vitamin E vitamin mineral
Nutritional analysis
- Crude protein
- 26%
- Crude fat
- 13%
- Ash
- 6%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 9%
Strengths
- First ingredient is a named animal protein
- No undesirable additives detected
- Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
- Balanced nutritional profile
Weaknesses
Similar alternatives
Yora is the pioneer of insect-protein pet food in Europe. At 78/100 (B grade), it does not match the A-grade premium brands on raw protein quality, but it does something none of them can: it feeds a dog with a 96 percent lower carbon footprint than beef-based kibble. The black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) provide a complete amino acid profile, are naturally hypoallergenic, and require a fraction of the resources of traditional livestock. The formula uses whole oats as the carbohydrate base (not corn or wheat), which keeps the glycemic index moderate. For environmentally conscious owners or dogs with multiple acquired protein allergies, Yora is a genuinely innovative option that did not exist five years ago.
Compared to the competition
Orijen scores A (92) vs Yora's B (78). But if your priority is environmental impact, Yora wins by a landslide. Different goals, both legitimate.
Frequently asked questions
Will my dog actually eat insect-based food?
The larvae are ground into a fine meal that looks, smells, and tastes like any other protein meal. Most dogs accept it without hesitation. In Yora's own feeding trials, acceptance rates were above 90 percent. If your dog is picky, mix it 50/50 with their current food for a week.
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