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Are Freeze Dried Dog Treats Better Than Others?

March 24, 2016 By Ali Lehman

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Freeze drying is one of the best ways to process meat for pet treats.

Why are freeze-dried dog treats better than others?

The process allows meat to keep its ideal characteristics, specifically flavor and nutrient content.

Freeze drying starts with flash-freezing meat or fish in a vacuum chamber at -50 to -60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Low-level heat is then applied to evaporate any ice crystals, removing about 98% of moisture.

Why do we freeze dry at PET | TAO?

  • Flash-frozen foods keep without preservatives, additives or chemicals.
  • Freeze dried meat retains its vitamin, mineral and fat content.
  • The process of freeze drying does less harm to the meat than heat-based preservation methods.
    • Conventional cooking reduces amino acids, denatures peptides, alters flavors and aromas, and decomposes vitamins and fatty acids.
    • Freeze dried meat retain many of the properties of raw meat.
  • Freeze dried meat is shelf-stable for a longer period of time than other preserved products because the process decreases oxidation.

Our freeze dried products are 100% pure meat or salmon. They are appropriate for dogs and cats.

How long is the shelf life of PET | TAO treats?

We list 18 months on our bags, as long as the unopened bag is kept at low humidity.

But, they may last much longer if kept under the right conditions.

Like beef jerky, as long as moisture can’t get to them, they will last a long time (years).

Can I reconstitute PET | TAO treats in water?

Freeze drying usually yields 25% of the original wet weight of the meat.

If you rehydrate the treats, they should quadruple in weight.

Thus 3 oz. should turn into 12 oz. when rehydrated.

The creators of PET | TAO are practicing veterinarians who see nutritional problems in pets on a daily basis.

They formulated each diet and used their clinical expertise to choose each ingredient in the foods.

Do you have questions about the freeze-drying process?

Contact us today!

Get PET | TAO Freeze Dried Treats at TCVM Pet Supply

Filed Under: Cat Treats, Dog Treats Tagged With: Pet Treats

About Ali Lehman

Ali moved to Nashville from New York City in November of 2015. Ali brings more than 6 years of writing and editing experience, as well as a lifelong love of animals.

Ali’s hobbies include cooking and practicing yoga. She also enjoys taking her rescue dogs Suede and Carl to the dog park on weekends.

Chat with Ali: LinkedIn

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