Natural Chicken Broth Topper
Verified Jun 6, 2026
This is a low-calorie chicken broth topper for dogs and cats, designed to add flavor, moisture, and a bit of extra nutrition to their regular meals. It uses chicken broth as the base with small amounts of vegetables and seasonings like carrot, apple, celery, tomato, arrowroot, and turmeric. It’s meant to be used alongside a complete and balanced pet food, not as the main diet.
Nutritionally, this is a simple, low-calorie liquid topper that can make meals more appealing and help boost moisture intake for both dogs and cats. The ingredient list is straightforward, without garlic or onion, and the very low protein and fat levels are appropriate for something intended as a flavor enhancer rather than a main food. It’s best suited as an occasional treat or daily topper on top of a complete and balanced diet for any life stage, as long as total calories and sodium from the overall diet are appropriate for the individual pet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Limited, recognizable ingredients with chicken broth as the main component, which can help entice picky eaters and add flavor without many extra calories.
- Very low calorie density (about 8 kcal per 1/4 cup), allowing generous use as a topper without significantly affecting daily calorie intake for most pets.
- Formulated without garlic or onion, which is important for safety in dogs and cats when using broth-type products.
- High moisture content can help support overall hydration, especially for pets that don’t drink much water or eat mainly dry food.
Considerations
- This product is for supplemental feeding only and is not complete and balanced, so it must be fed alongside a nutritionally complete dog or cat food, not as the primary diet.
- Chicken is the base protein, so it would not be appropriate for pets with known chicken allergies or sensitivities.
- Seasonings and vegetables (like tomato, celery, turmeric) are present in small amounts but may not suit every very sensitive stomach; introduce gradually and monitor your pet’s response.
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
01
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
02
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
03
Apple
Apple is used in pet foods as a fruit ingredient that supplies soluble fiber (pectin), natural flavor, moisture, and small amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. It can support digestion and add low‑calorie sweetness, but seeds and cores should be avoided because of cyanogenic compounds, apples are relatively high in natural sugars so should be used in moderation (and washed to remove pesticides), and cats—being obligate carnivores—gain less nutritional benefit than dogs.
04
Celery
Celery is typically included as a low-calorie vegetable or crunchy flavor component in pet foods and treats, supplying water, fiber and small amounts of vitamins (A, C, K) and potassium. It can be a hydrating, low-calorie snack for dogs and an occasional garnish for cats, but offers limited nutritional value for obligate carnivores, so it should be fed in moderation, chopped to avoid choking, and thoroughly washed to remove pesticides or contaminants.
05
Natural Flavor
Natural flavor is used primarily as a palatability enhancer in pet foods to improve taste and aroma and is not intended to provide significant nutrients, typically coming from concentrated extracts of meat, poultry, plant, or fermentation sources. While it can increase acceptance in picky dogs and cats, manufacturers are not required to disclose specific sources so pets with known sensitivities or allergies may react, and presence of natural flavor should not be taken as a guarantee of overall product quality.
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
Cafe Nara is a pet food brand under Dongwon F&B focusing on premium wet and dry foods inspired by café-style, gourmet formulations. The brand positions itself toward pet owners seeking nutritious and palatable meals for their pets, integrating Dongwon’s food expertise into pet product design.
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Dongwon F&B maintains strict quality control and food safety standards under South Korea’s HACCP certification system. Their facilities adhere to national and international food safety regulations, and the company conducts regular quality audits.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Cafe Nara Natural Chicken Broth Topper has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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