As a dog owner, you want the best for your furry friend. That means choosing a dog food that balances high nutritional value, flavor, and texture—while meeting your dog's specific needs, such as gut health, hypoallergenic ingredients, or sensitivity to certain foods. At Nextrition, we’ve designed our cold-pressed dog food with these priorities in mind.
But what about the quality of ingredients? How does cold-pressed dog food compare to traditional kibble? Let’s explore how they differ and why ingredient quality matters so much.
Ingredients Chosen by Manufacturers
Nextrition cold-pressed dog food is made using a patent-pending process that presses ingredients together at low-heat. This method works great with high-quality, natural ingredients like real meats, fruit, vegetables, and healthy grains. For instance, at Nextrition, we carefully select ingredients that are packed with nutrients and free from unnecessary additives.
On the other hand, kibble is often made with processed meats, byproducts, and artificial additives, including preservatives and flavor enhancers. While kibble can still provide the nutritional requirements set by AAFCO, the reliance on these lower-quality ingredients can affect both the nutritional value and how well your dog’s body absorbs nutrients.
Cooking Methods Make a Difference
Cooking methods play a significant role in ingredient quality and nutrient retention:
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Cold-Pressed Dog Food: Pressing the ingredients at a low-heat better preserves the natural flavor and nutritional content of the ingredients. This results in a food that offers higher nutrient density per bite, allowing dogs to eat up to 30% less than kibble while still meeting their dietary needs.
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Kibble: High-heat cooking breaks down ingredients more aggressively, often leading to nutrient loss. This means that kibble brands are either adding extra nutrients that gets burned off when it goes through the extruder and/or spraying on nutrients to the food after processing.
Impact on Digestion
Digestibility is another area where cold-pressed dog food stands out:
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Easier Digestion: Cold-pressed dog food is made into nutrient-dense nuggets which sinks to the bottom of the gut and quickly breaks down. This puts less strain on the digestive system to break down the food and absorb the necessary nutrients. This is especially beneficial for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
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Strain on the Digestive System: Kibble, is made with an extruder which will cause the food to puff up and float in the dog’s gut and will bloat inside the stomach before it starts to break down. Most dog owners who feed kibble have seen their dog throw up an hour or so after meal time and see full bloated pieces of kibble. Kibble is harder to digest and can lead to bloating, gas, and other digestive discomforts.
Flavor That Dogs Love
While nutrition is key, let’s not forget taste and aroma. Cold-pressed dog food retains the natural flavors of its ingredients thanks to its low-temperature process. The result? An appetizing meal that even picky eaters are drawn to.
Kibble, by comparison, often relies on flavoring sprayed onto the pieces of food after cooking to make it more palatable.
The Bottom Line: Quality Matters
When comparing cold-pressed dog food to kibble, the difference lies in:
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Ingredient quality: Nextrition cold-pressed foods use real, natural ingredients, while kibble often includes fillers and byproducts.
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Cooking process: Low-heat patent-pending process preserves natural nutrients and flavor in cold-pressed foods, while high-heat cooking in kibble reduces both.
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Digestibility: Cold-pressed food is easier on your dog’s digestive system.
At Nextrition, we pride ourselves on offering a cold-pressed dog food that delivers exceptional quality, flavor, and nutritional value. Whether your dog struggles with sensitive digestion, allergies, or pickiness, cold-pressed food can make a world of difference.
Why not make the switch and see the difference for yourself? Nextrition cold-pressed dog food offers your pet a nutritious, tasty, and easily digestible alternative to traditional kibble.
