FAQ
1) Why is it called freeze-dried?
Freeze-drying, or lyophilization, in it's most simplest definition is a process that removes moisture by freezing a product and then utilizing a vacuum to sublime the moisture leaving almost 100% dry product.
2) Is freeze-dried food good for dogs?
Freeze-dried dog food provides minimally processed nutrition for dogs which appeals to pet parents seeking an alternative to plain kibble. Excelling on taste, freeze dried dog food can be used as a full meal for fussy eaters, or a tasty topper for all dogs to add an element of variety to their meals.
3) Do dogs live longer on freeze dried diet?
Researcher shows statistically that dogs fed with unprocessed or minimally processed food diet versus dogs fed on industrial commercial pet food diet had a life expectancy of 32 months longer – that's almost 3 years!!
4) Why is freeze-dried food so popular?
Freeze-drying retains nutritional value better than other drying methods, further supporting desire for nutrition from whole foods. The process also preserves the actual color and shape of the original raw material, reassuring consumers they are actually getting real meat for their pet’s diets.
5) Is it worth buying freeze-dried food?
Compared to other food preservation methods, freeze drying does a great job of preserving nutrients in food. Freeze dried foods retain 97% of nutrients. Dehydrated foods retain 60% of nutrients.
6) Does freeze-drying destroy nutrients?
Studies have shown that freeze-dried foods often retain over 90% of the original fresh food's nutrition, much more than other drying techniques (air-drying, heat-drying) which usually damage micronutrients and phytonutrients — as easily seen by the large changes in the food's colors.
7) Is freeze-dried dog food the same as dehydrated?
Dehydration removes approximately 90-95 percent of moisture, while freeze-drying removes about 98-99 percent. Rehydration: Freeze-dried pet food will rehydrate within 2-3 minutes while dehydrated pet food can often take 5-10 minutes or need to be left soaking for a few hours depending on the size of the food chunks. Freeze-dried foods offer a longer shelf life, lower moisture content, and generally taste better than dehydrated foods. Freeze-dried foods rehydrate faster and also retain their original shape, texture, and color. A far greater variety of foods can be freeze dried than can be dehydrated.
8) How long does freeze dried dog food last?
If you use freeze-dried raw pet food you can store it in it's original resealable packaging at room temps. For best results (yummiest taste), it's best to use freeze-dried food within 30 days after opening.
9) Is freeze-dried dog food healthier than kibble?
Freeze-drying preserves more of the nutritional content of the raw ingredients as compared to other methods such as cooking or dehydrating pet food. Because the raw meat ingredients are freeze-dried, it helps to leave intact the wholesome nutrition that is naturally present.
10) Why kibble is bad for dog?
Even grain-free kibble often contains high-levels of starchy carbs including legumes, peas & lentils. This creates metabolically stressful insulin, glucagon and cortisol spikes throughout the day. The high carb content also contributes to the growing epidemic of pet obesity.
11) Why NOT Kibble?
What many unsuspecting caretakers are unaware of, is that in addition to substandard ingredients, there are many forms of toxins introduced into our pets’ bodies through these highly processed, cooked, kibble diets. These toxins include: aflatoxins, heterocyclic amines, acrylamides, and most recently discovered in dry, cooked pet foods, PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) a chemical used as a flame retardant.
12) How do you transition from kibble to freeze-dried?
To transition your dog to this kind of diet, simply reduce the amount of kibble you feed your dog by 25% to 50% and simultaneously begin feeding him 25% to 50% of the amount of freeze-dried that's recommended for a dog his size.