How NOT to keep Kibble

[MaplesMommy]

I think everybody on here now knows that I feed a raw diet. However going through older forum posts I noticed nobody had really mentioned how they are keeping their dogs kibble.
Some of you may know what I am about to say but for the ones who dont I am making this thread :
Ok so here we go :
Since kibble is highly processed and cooked at high temperature all vitamins and fats are destroyed. Since AAFCO has requirements about such ,kibble manufacturers spray minerals,vitamins etc on to the kibble before packing it into bags.
Now to preserve these nutrients they use antioxidants called Tocopherols. (Make sure your food doesnt use BHT or BHA for preservatives). So the Toccopherol is like a shield protecting the nutrients in the kibble. The only problem is,that oxygen oxidizes the Tocopherols,meaning the shield starts breaking apart. Especially Omega 3 fatty acids are super sensitive and get damaged really fast.

So the more oxygen gets to the food the more nutrients are being destroyed. This is why we recommend buying smaller bags and using the whole bag within 40 days. This is also why its super important to seal the bag after every time you use it. Dont just let it sit open.
Some people use kibble containers. If you do,dont fill the kibble in there. Everytime you open the container air gets in it and then when you close it the air stays in it and breaks down the nutrients. Furthermore if you dont clean the inside of the container on a regular basis molds can and likely will grow on the inside and these molds and salmonella etc will effect all other kibble that goes inside this container.
Oxygen in kibble causes
- Oxidation of fats
- Degradation of all micronutrients
- Molds & mycotoxins.
So if you feed kibble leave it in the bag,push all the air out after you used it,seal it and then put it(the bag) in the container.And remember dont use the same bag of kibble for more than 40 days.

 

[Schimpfy]

Thank you with everything going on in our Iives we sometimes over Iook the care :awwwman::gimmefood:

 

[Kris Thomas LaBounty]

Everything you write is true and in addition mites get into your food bags and if you have a dog with allergies and you think it's food it's more than likely from the mites. If your dog is allergic to dust then he's allergic to the dust mites in your food. We were told to only use seal-able bags and containers. Rolling the bag over does not keep the critters out. I have written several dog food companies about their bagging system and have gotten several replies and they are upgrading. Most of the premium kibble in 4 lb bags now come in a resealable bag. Didn't make sense to make a limited ingredient kibble and not have a good bag to keep out the mites.

 

[2bullymama]

:bravo:

 

[mhuinker]

Good to know! :yes:

 

[davidh]

Thanks for the info. Around our house the big bag of FROMM only last maybe two weeks. So no chance our food sitting too long.

 

[Squishy Walnuts]

Thanks for the info. Around our house the big bag of FROMM only last maybe two weeks. So no chance our food sitting too long.

Same here. With 2 dogs, even small dogs, a bag of food doesn't last too long.

 

[MaplesMommy]

Unfortunately there are always people that want to save a couple bucks and buy the biggest (usually 30 lbs) bag for their little Chihuahua or Pomeranian And then they are always so surprised when I tell them this isnt a good idea and they conter ' well the expiry date says its good till next year' :facepalm:

It think even if you only have it a for a couple weeks you should make sure as little oxygen as possible gets in contact with the kibble. Unlike my parents in law who (before switching to raw) had their kibble bag standing wide open with the scooper conveniently on top. C'mon it takes 3 seconds to at least seal the bag again

 

[bullmama]

This is great information! Also if you have a freezer, I heard it's good to put kibble in smaller baggies and freeze them. What do you think? I've heard this is especially good for pets with allergies as it doesn't allow dust mites to invade the kibble.

 

[Tgirl]

Great information. I had no idea. I've always kept my kibble in plastic container with a snap on lid. I thought I was doing a good thing. Although, I buy small bags instead of large one and go through a bag in just over a week. I think I will rethink that though, and maybe just start leaving it in the bag. The bag is reseable so that would work.

 

[blushy]

Since switching to fromm I get the re sealable bags, always close it again, then the bag is in a plastic tote. [emoji4] great info!

 

[MaplesMommy]

This is great information! Also if you have a freezer, I heard it's good to put kibble in smaller baggies and freeze them. What do you think? I've heard this is especially good for pets with allergies as it doesn't allow dust mites to invade the kibble.

Yup exactly. Freezing would be an option as well especially for dogs with allergies.