There is no single perfect way to follow carnivore. Our Carnivore Compatibility ratings are here to give you useful information, not to judge you or tell you that your way is wrong.
We use these ratings to help people make informed choices and take steps away from the standard Australian diet. Every positive step counts, and the approach that works for you is the one you can actually follow.
How our ratings work
🟢 Carnivore Friendly
Products made from animal-based ingredients that fit a strict carnivore approach, with no identified plant ingredients, sweeteners, starches, or plant oils.
🟡 Carnivore Caution
Products that may suit some personal versions of carnivore but include ingredients such as seasonings, herbs, botanicals, or other additions worth checking against your own approach.
🔴 Not Carnivore Friendly
Products with clearly identified plant ingredients, sweeteners, starches, grains, nuts, fruit, vegetables, plant-derived additives, or plant and seed oils under our strict standard.
⚪ Unrated
We have not yet confirmed the ingredients or formulation well enough to make a useful call. Unrated does not mean bad, it means we are choosing not to guess.
Our approach
We follow a strict standard for these ratings, but we recognise that people follow different versions of carnivore for different reasons. Some people are starting out, some are removing one food at a time, and others follow a more flexible approach. We do not judge any of that.
If a choice helps you move away from the standard Australian diet and toward the way of eating you want, that is a step in the right direction. Use the rating as a guide, check the ingredients for yourself, and choose what fits your goals.
Our ratings are guidance, not medical advice. Always read the product label and consider your own dietary needs.