Cold Pressed Dog Food vs Kibble: Why Temperature Matters
Traditional extruded kibble dog food is cooked at extremely high temperatures, often exceeding 250°C. This intense heat removes moisture through steam cooking but also destroys many essential nutrients found in the original ingredients.
To compensate for this loss, manufacturers spray the kibble with flavourings, additives, and artificial colours after cooking. That greasy residue you may notice when reaching into a bag of kibble is often a result of these added coatings.
In contrast, cold pressed dog food is gently cooked at much lower temperatures, around 45°C. This careful process helps preserve the natural nutritional value of the ingredients, including essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that support your dog’s health.
At Healthy Dog Food, we use a low-temperature cooking process to ensure maximum nutrient retention. By avoiding extreme heat, cold pressed dog food also reduces the risk of forming harmful compounds such as acrylamide, a chemical that can develop during high-temperature cooking processes like those used in traditional kibble production.
Choosing cold pressed dog food means providing your dog with a more natural, nutritious, and easily digestible diet—without unnecessary additives or artificial ingredients.
