ZIWI Peak
Air-Dried Beef Recipe
Overall score91/100· Excellent
Summary
Air-dried from New Zealand, cold-drying preserves nutrients. 96% whole beef (muscle, organs, bone). Near-raw profile, very small ration needed.
Sub-scores
Composition analysed
Beef, beef organs and bone (96%), salmon oil, vitamins E and D3, zinc, selenium
- BBeef96%protein
- ASalmon oilfat
- AVitamin Evitamin mineral
- AVitamin D3vitamin mineral
- AZincvitamin mineral
- ASeleniumvitamin mineral
Nutritional analysis
- Crude protein
- 38%
- Crude fat
- 30%
- Ash
- 11%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 14%
Strengths
- First ingredient is a named animal protein
- No undesirable additives detected
- Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
- Balanced nutritional profile
Weaknesses
Similar alternatives
ZIWI Peak is the closest thing to feeding raw without the hassle of raw. The air-drying process at low temperature (under 60 degrees Celsius) preserves nutrients that extrusion destroys, while still eliminating pathogens. The result is a near-raw nutritional profile with the convenience of shelf-stable kibble. At 96 percent whole beef (muscle, organs, bone), this is the purest animal-protein product in our database. The catch: 32 EUR per kilogram. But the daily ration is tiny (130g for a 25 kg dog) because the caloric density is extreme. The real daily cost works out to about 4 EUR, which is expensive but not astronomical compared to premium wet food. ZIWI is from New Zealand, grass-fed, ethically sourced, and one of the very few brands that earns a perfect A on every sub-score in our methodology.
Compared to the competition
Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner is the UK équivalent concept (air-dried, personalised). Pure scores 89/100 vs ZIWI's 91/100. Pure is cheaper at 14.50 EUR per kg but has only 50% chicken vs ZIWI's 96% beef. Both are excellent, but ZIWI is purer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ZIWI as a topper instead of full feeding?
Yes, and many owners do. A tablespoon of ZIWI crumbled on top of regular kibble adds flavour and nutrition without the full cost. ZIWI Peak is complété and balanced so it works both ways: as a full meal or as a protein-rich topping.
User reviews
Loading reviews...