color of dry food

with the foods that i have used it seems like all the high quality foods are darker in color than the lower quality ones. is that true? the ones that i have noticed that in so far are: instinct, natural balance, blue wilderness, and by nature. is it just random that they are darker in color? science diet is really light colored in comparison.

so, has anyone else noticed that premium dry foods are darker in color? sorry, this is so random, but i am wondering

Many of the low-cost and presumably low-quality foods have color added. Take a look at Meow-Mix for the most extreme example.

It can also indicate moisture content... compare a freshly opened bag to some that's been sitting and it'll be darker too.

I only feed Royal Canin for Urinary dry (and more canned foods), so I don't have a good comparison. But you are probably right - its richer and darker. I thought you were gonna say about the colors like in Meow Mix (the reds, etc.) - those usually make a lot of cats sick and throw up.

Food coloring aside, I think, and this is my opinion only, that the higher the grain content, the lighter the kibble color.

Originally Posted by Arlyn

Food coloring aside, I think, and this is my opinion only, that the higher the grain content, the lighter the kibble color.

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I have to semi agree ... I see higher corn based foods as lighter .... but I have seen one grain free that was very light it only had chicken/ rabbit