What is Dehydrated Raw Food?
Dehydration, or drying, is an ancient and gentle method of food preservation. Food dehydration works by removing only the water. Almost all other nutrients remain and become highly concentrated — you’ll even be able to see the vibrant colors of the fruits and veggies. Dehydrated foods are highly nutritious and easy to prepare and store — making them a convenient alternative to raw and homemade diets. Honest Kitchen’s fruits and vegetables are harvested at the peak of their ripeness, cleaned and trimmed, then gently dried below 104 degrees so they are still considered raw after dehydration is complete. The meat and egg ingredients are dehydrated at a high enough temperature to kill any pathogenic bacteria that may be present, and the required temperature for this is above 120 degrees F. This makes them safe for human consumption, a requirement for entry into the human food facility where their products are made. Honest Kitchen’s natural pet food recipes are made in a human-food plant
