INABA Churu Bites chicken, tuna and scallop, 30 g are soft pillows for adult cats: baked chicken paste outside and creamy Churu filling inside. The pack holds three 10 g sachets. Ingredients per the card: chicken 41.6%, tuna 33.8%, dried tapioca, egg white powder, sodium caseinate, chicken extract, yeast, tuna extract, green tea extract. The analysis: protein 28%, fat 5%, fibre 0.3%, ash 1.8%, moisture 63%, energy 1500 kcal/kg. No grains, preservatives or artificial colours. The brand is from Japan; it is made in Thailand.
What the manufacturer claims
INABA describes Churu Bites as a soft natural chicken treat with natural flavourings, green tea extract and vitamin E. The soft centre is suitable for hiding a pill or supplement. Individual sachets keep it fresh; after opening, keep the treat in the fridge and feed it within the next day.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | treat, soft filled pillows |
| For | adult cats |
| Base | chicken 41.6%, tuna 33.8% |
| Scallop | not in the ingredient list |
| Protein / fat | 28% / 5% |
| Energy | 1500 kcal/kg |
| Pack | 3 sachets of 10 g |
| Made | in Thailand, brand from Japan |
Pros
- Chicken and tuna. Three quarters of the recipe.
- Soft pillows. Easy to chew.
- Handy for pills. The filling works as a "pocket".
- Calories stated. 1500 kcal/kg.
- Portioned 10 g sachets.
- No grains, preservatives or colours.
Cons and what to watch
- No scallop. It is in the name and options but not in the ingredients.
- Egg and caseinate. Possible allergens for sensitive cats.
- Inaccurate description. "Wild tuna from farms" and vitamin E not confirmed in the ingredients.
- Clumsy translation. The lines about "two textures for maximum freshness" and a "side dish" explain little.
Where is the scallop?
Scallop appears in the name and the flavour options, but not in the ingredient line: chicken, tuna, tapioca, egg white, caseinate and extracts. It may be present as a flavouring or extract, but the card does not confirm it. If a seafood treat matters to you, check the ingredients on the pack. By the listed ingredients it is practically the same as INABA Churu Bites chicken and tuna.
Pills without stress
Churu Bites are often bought specifically for medication: the pill hides in the creamy filling and the cat eats it with the treat. Start with an empty pillow, then one with the pill, and immediately another empty one so your cat does not suspect a trick. Check with your vet whether the medicine can be given with food.
How much to give
One 10 g sachet is about 15 kcal. All treats together should stay under 10% of daily calories. If your cat gets several sachets a day, reduce the main food portion. More in excess weight in cats.
Storage
Keep unopened sachets in a dry place. Put an opened sachet in the fridge and feed it within a day. Let the pillows warm to room temperature before serving.
Other INABA flavours
The line also has Churu Bites with salmon, where salmon at least appears in the ingredients (0.9%). All Bites versions are very close in recipe, so choose by your cat's taste.
Who it suits
The treat suits adult cats without allergies to chicken, fish, egg or milk protein — for rewards and taking pills. Cats that need a seafood taste should check the pack. Good and bad treats are covered in treats for cats: which are healthy; all snacks are in cat treats.
Verdict
INABA Churu Bites chicken, tuna and scallop are soft pillows with Churu filling: 41.6% chicken, 33.8% tuna, 28% protein, 5% fat, 1500 kcal/kg, handy for pills. The main downside is that scallop is missing from the card's ingredient list; there are also egg white and caseinate, and the description contains inaccuracies.
FAQ
Does the treat contain scallop?
It is not listed in the card's ingredients.
What is in it?
Chicken 41.6%, tuna 33.8%, tapioca, egg white, sodium caseinate, chicken, tuna and green tea extracts, yeast.
How many calories per sachet?
About 15 kcal per 10 g.
Can I hide a pill in it?
Yes, the soft filling is suitable for that.
Does it contain milk protein?
Yes, sodium caseinate.
How should I store an opened sachet?
In the fridge, until the next day.
Is it a main food?
No, it is a treat.
