Can you freeze kibble??

[keri1973]

i am in the process of switching from Nutro to Innova for Harley and just got the bag in today... and it is a lot bigger than i thought it would be. what is the best way to store it?? i have a tupperware that i use that will hold about a lb. or so which lasts him a while so this bag will probably last months

[RLC12345678]

That is an excellent question.....I've never thought about freezing it!!! Does anyone else know?

[bettyeanne]

Absolutely! I have a "Food Saver" ... you know, you use the bags & it sucks the air out and keeps food for months? I just make small bags and if it's dry kibble, you don't have to freeze it if you don't want to. Just store it in a cool place .... back of a cabinet/pantry, etc.

[shadream]

I freeze kibble all the time. It keeps it fresh and I can get a better deal on the larger bags.

[JESSY_RN2B]

I have a 'tupperware' looking bin that is especially for dog/cat kibble. It is clear, closes air-tight, keeps food fresh and free of invaders (ants).

It also has wheels. I got ours at petsmart.

[keri1973]

thanks everyone!

[Lexi Rae]

but doesnt it get soft after you defrost it?????????

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

but doesnt it get soft after you defrost it?????????

That's what I was wondering, too.

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

but doesnt it get soft after you defrost it?????????

The Royal Canin didn't. It could have been because I used the Food Saver ... are you familiar with those? When you seal the bags with it, it sucks every single bit of air out so there's no airspace for condensation to freeze. The package looks kinda like something that's freezedried. Dry food keeps longer with the Food Saver even if you don't freeze it. I have also just kept it on the pantry shelf. It's so airtight, it just keeps longer.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

but doesnt it get soft after you defrost it?????????

Good question.

[Lexi Rae]

hmmmm thanks,, i do have one of those tooo,, ya think i use it.. noooooo!!!
im so sick in the head...

[keri1973]

i put a freezer bag with some of the nutro i had left in the freezer last nite and took it out this morning to see and it didn't get soggy...

[Bnot]

I keep mine in a large Rubbermaid container. Was much cheaper than the containers at petsmart.

[keri1973]

here is the letter i received from Innova today regarding freezing:

Dear pet lover,



Thank you for contacting us about our products. You have 3 months after opening a bag in which to use it.



We recommend that you keep the food in the original bag with the top tightly rolled down, and store in a cool, dry, preferably dark place. Do not store it on a cement floor, under a sink, in a laundry room, or a hot garage.



Refrigeration is optimum, but freezing is not recommended because it can affect palatability. You may refrigerate our food for up to 6 months in a glass container.



If you want to store it in another container, we recommend storing the entire bag in the container rather than dumping it out of the bag. Some plastics and metals can react with the food and decrease freshness, and even containers that claim they are "airtight" allow air to flow through, which affects freshness.





I hope I have given enough information to adequately address your query. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.



Please reference the original e-mail when responding.



Veronica Moreno
Customer Service
Natura Pet Products
1-800-532-7261

[RLC12345678]

Wow! Thank for the AWESOME info!!!!! Too bad I just bought 2 fresh bags of food and dumped them out into a tupperware container. Oh well. At least I know I have 3 months before it goes bad.