Beyond Grain Free Line-Caught Alaskan Cod & Spinach Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 15, 2026
A grain-free canned pate for adult cats featuring line-caught Alaskan cod as the first ingredient, supported by chicken, liver, and egg for additional animal protein. Spinach, carrots, and inulin add some fiber and plant nutrients, while added vitamins, minerals, and taurine make it a complete and balanced diet for adult maintenance. This is a moisture-rich option that can work well for everyday feeding in healthy adult cats who do well on fish and poultry proteins.
This is a well-formulated, grain-free wet food for adult cats with multiple high-quality animal protein sources and appropriate moisture, protein, and fat levels for maintenance. It’s fully fortified with taurine and essential vitamins and minerals and avoids relying on peas or lentils as main carbohydrate sources, which is a plus. It should suit most healthy adult cats who tolerate fish and chicken proteins and whose owners prefer a grain-free, canned diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Cod as the first ingredient plus chicken, liver, and egg product provide multiple high-quality animal protein sources with a good amino acid profile for cats.
- Moisture level of 78% helps support hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t naturally drink a lot of water.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, with added taurine and a full vitamin and mineral premix.
- Grain-free formula without relying on peas or lentils, using modest amounts of vegetables and inulin mainly for fiber rather than bulk energy.
Considerations
- Contains chicken and egg, which are common allergens in some cats, so it may not be suitable for cats with known sensitivities to those proteins.
- Fish-based formulas can be very palatable, but in some cats prone to fish allergies or with a history of urinary issues, rotating with non-fish flavors may be a better long-term strategy.
- The ash level is moderately high for a wet food, so in cats with specific urinary or kidney concerns, your veterinarian may prefer a different mineral profile.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Cod
Cod is a lean white fish used in pet foods as a high-quality, easily digestible animal protein that provides essential amino acids, B vitamins (notably B12), selenium and modest amounts of omega‑3 fatty acids for skin, coat and overall health. It is palatable and low in fat, but should be properly deboned and sourced; avoid feeding raw fish without appropriate processing (some raw fish can contain enzymes that affect thiamine) and monitor for fish allergies or contaminants such as mercury.
02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
03
Fish Broth
Fish broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavor and moisture enhancer, providing modest amounts of fish-derived protein, amino acids, minerals and sometimes trace omega‑3s but not serving as a primary source of complete nutrition. It can improve hydration and entice picky, senior, or ill dogs and cats to eat, but caregivers should watch for high sodium, added seasonings (especially onion or garlic), potential fish allergies, and variable quality depending on processing.
04
Liver
Liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat used in pet foods as a high-quality protein source, natural flavor enhancer, and a concentrated supply of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper. It offers important micronutrients for both dogs and cats but should be fed in controlled amounts because excessive liver can cause vitamin A (and sometimes copper) toxicity, and raw liver carries food-safety risks unless properly processed.
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Spinach
Spinach is used in pet foods as a leafy vegetable to provide fiber, moisture, and micronutrients such as vitamins A, C and K, folate, iron and antioxidant compounds, but it is not a primary protein source. While it can add low‑calorie nutrients and antioxidants to a dog or cat’s diet, spinach is high in oxalates (and can contain nitrates) which in large amounts may reduce mineral absorption or contribute to urinary/kidney issues in susceptible animals, so it should be fed in moderation and pets with specific health concerns should consult their veterinarian.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Purina Beyond is a natural and grain-free line designed to appeal to health-conscious pet owners. It focuses on transparent sourcing, non-GMO ingredients, and no artificial additives.
Visit Purina BeyondManufacturer
Nestlé Purina operates its own manufacturing facilities in the United States and globally with rigorous quality assurance programs. Facilities comply with FDA and USDA standards and implement HACCP-based food safety systems. The company conducts AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Purina Beyond Beyond Grain Free Line-Caught Alaskan Cod & Spinach Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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