Barramundi

1 food contains this ingredient

Protein Fish allergen group

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About Barramundi

Barramundi is an Australian white fish farmed mainly for human tables and increasingly used in pet food as a novel animal protein, with an omega fatty acid profile that varies by how the fish is fed.

Barramundi is a lean, highly digestible white fish often used in pet foods as a high-quality animal protein and natural source of omega‑3 fatty acids, adding palatability and nutrient density to wet and dry formulas. Its EPA/DHA support skin and coat health, cognition and joint function in dogs and cats, but fish can be an allergen for some pets and buyers should consider product sourcing and handling to minimize contaminants and sustainability concerns.

Derived from: barramundi (Asian sea bass), farmed or wild-caught
Primary role: novel animal protein and omega-3 source

Why it's used

Formulators reach for barramundi partly as a novel protein option for pets that have not been previously exposed to more common fish like salmon, which can matter for elimination-diet planning. Its fat is also notable for an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio that runs closer to even than many other farmed fish, a profile that stems from how the species is typically fed in aquaculture.

Common concerns

Fish as an allergen Veterinary references list fish among the more common documented food allergens in cats, alongside beef and chicken, so it is generally excluded during a diagnostic elimination trial for a cat with suspected food allergy.
Aquaculture feed sourcing Farmed barramundi is commonly raised on a largely plant-based feed supplemented with fish meal and fish oil, so buyers concerned about traceability or bycatch may want to look at how a specific brand sources its barramundi rather than assuming uniform practices across suppliers.

Also relevant

Because barramundi is still a relatively uncommon ingredient in mainstream pet food compared to salmon or whitefish, sourcing and supply consistency can vary more between brands.

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Common Questions

What category is Barramundi?

Barramundi is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Barramundi part of an allergen group?

Yes. Barramundi is grouped under the Fish allergen group in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Barramundi?

1 food in the KibbleLab database contain Barramundi, including Weruva.

Foods with Barramundi

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Weruva

Outback Grill Sardine and Seabass in Gravy Wet Cat Food

8.5

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