Nutrition and health of freeze dried pet food

Freeze dried pet food is an important source of nutrition for pets. Pet owners consider pet food to be the most important factor in their pet's health and consider it the most important pet health product. Choosing freeze dried food as a staple or supplemental food for pets has become a very popular trend in recent years, driven by multiple scientific and practical considerations.

1. Maximum Freshness Locked In

This is the core advantage of freeze-drying.

• Process Comparison:

• High-Temperature Extruded Food: Traditional dry food undergoes a high-temperature, high-pressure extrusion process, which inevitably destroys heat-sensitive vitamins, enzymes, and proteins, reducing bioavailability.

• Freeze-Drying: Using freeze-drying technology, fresh food is first rapidly frozen at extremely low temperatures (e.g., below -36°C), and then the ice is directly sublimated into water vapor under a vacuum. The entire process occurs virtually at low temperatures, without high-temperature cooking.

• Result: Freeze dried food retains over 98% of the food's nutrients, as well as its natural flavor and aroma. This means your pet's diet is closer to the nutritional value of "raw food."

2. Authentic, transparent, and safe ingredients

• Clearly visible ingredients: The meat and vegetable pieces in a high-quality freeze dried food package are typically clearly identifiable, allowing owners to clearly know what they are feeding their pets, rather than a pile of meat and grain powders from unknown sources.

• No harmful additives: Because the low-temperature dehydration process itself inhibits bacteria and preserves food, there's generally no need to add artificial preservatives, attractants, or colorings to extend shelf life or improve palatability. This reduces potential risks to pet health.

• Avoiding contamination risks: Compared to raw meat, the freeze-drying process (especially when strictly irradiated and sterilized by reputable brands) effectively eliminates parasites and harmful bacteria (such as Salmonella and E. coli), preserving the nutrients of raw food while avoiding safety concerns.

3. Excellent Palatability

Freeze-dried food smells and tastes delicious because its natural flavor is preserved to the greatest extent possible. Freeze dried food is a perfect appetizer for picky eaters, sick pets with a poor appetite, or pets who need to be lured in.

4. Flexible and Convenient Feeding

Freeze-dried food offers a variety of feeding options:

• As a main food: Rehydrate (soak in warm water) and then feed to replenish nutrients and hydration.

• As a supplement/topper: Crumble and sprinkle on regular dog food to instantly enhance the appeal of the old food.

• As a training treat: Because it is nutrient-dense, even a small piece is valuable, making it a great choice for advanced training rewards.

5. Easy to Store and Carry

• Lightweight: After removing the moisture, the weight is significantly reduced.

• Long Shelf Life: Vacuum-sealed, it can be stored for a long time without refrigeration.

• Convenient to Travel: Whether you're on a short or long trip, a package of freeze dried food is very convenient to bring along, doesn't take up space, and isn't prone to spoilage.