Dog food grade

Gravy Train Beefy Classic Dry Dog Food

Gravy Train · made by Post Consumer Brands (Pet Food division)

The floor demonstration: no named animal protein anywhere in the top 7 (meat & bone meal is anonymous), soybean-meal protein, synthetic dyes, BHA/BHT, 18.9% DM protein scraping the AAFCO minimum.

This is the baseline grade for a healthy adult dog. In the app the grade re-computes for your dog: life stage, weight, breed size, and conditions can move it (a food not labeled for a growing puppy is capped, for instance).

What's on the label

AAFCO statement. Gravy Train Beefy Classic Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance. (formulation)

Top ingredients

Corn · Soybean Meal · Meat & Bone Meal · Wheat Middlings · Animal Fat (BHA/BHT used as a preservative) · Whole Wheat · Salt

Flags

• Anonymous protein (unnamed species)
• Artificial colors
• BHA / BHT preservatives

Who makes it

Gravy Train is made by Post Consumer Brands (Pet Food division). Manufacturer credibility on our 20-point WSAVA scale: 7/20 (Low confidence). 2 recall events on record, most recent 2018-03. See the full manufacturer record →

How this grade is computed

Four weighted tiers (safety & adequacy, manufacturer credibility, nutrition, ingredient preferences), then personalized to the dog. The whole formula is public and deterministic: two people applying it to this label get the same number. Read the full methodology →

Sources

• https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/brands/gravy-train/products/gravy-train-beefy-classic-dry-dog-food/
• https://www.walmart.com/search?q=gravy%20train%20dry%20dog%20food

Grade rubric v2.1 · label verified 2026-07-16