A rehydration claim can describe the weight after water is added. Keep purchased dry contents separate from prepared yield when comparing package sizes and prices.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Purchased amount | Record dry net weight. |
| Preparation | Copy the water instructions. |
| Yield | Label any prepared-weight figure as prepared. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Record dry net weight.
Copy the water instructions.
Label any prepared-weight figure as prepared.
A practical example
A bag advertised as making several kilograms of food does not contain that many kilograms of dry product.
Before you decide
Show both dry and prepared quantities so the price comparison stays understandable.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.