Product Types and Formats
Are Smallbatch Lightly Cooked and Perfectly Cooked recipes fully cooked?
Yes — despite the name, "Lightly Cooked" refers to the gentle cooking method, not the degree of doneness. Both Lightly Cooked (dogs) and Perfectly Cooked (cats) are fully cooked, complete and balanced diets. Both are heated low and slow via sous vide
Why does Smallbatch freeze-dried food look different from batch to batch?
Variation in color and texture between proteins and from batch to batch is completely normal. Smallbatch freeze-dried foods are made with whole cuts of meaty bones, meat, and organ — no binding agents or fillers — so the texture and appearance of eac
Is Smallbatch Lightly Cooked dog food frozen or refrigerated?
Yes — Smallbatch Lightly Cooked sliders for dogs are sold and stored frozen. Just portion and thaw in the refrigerator before serving. No additional cooking needed.
What is the difference between freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food?
Both freeze-dried and frozen raw start with the same high-quality ingredients — humanely raised meat, bone, and organ, and certified organic produce. The difference is in how they're preserved and how you use them. Frozen RawMinimally processed and p
What is the shelf life of Smallbatch pet food?
Shelf life varies by product format:. Freeze-Dried Foods & Treats. Frozen Raw Sliders & Patties. Frozen Raw Base Blends
Why does Smallbatch frozen raw food look grey or brown?
Color change in frozen raw food is normal and doesn't indicate spoilage. Raw meat contains myoglobin — the protein responsible for its red color. When exposed to oxygen (or in a low-oxygen sealed environment), myoglobin oxidizes and can shift to grey
How is Smallbatch Lightly Cooked dog food and Perfectly Cooked cat food made?
Smallbatch Lightly Cooked and Perfectly Cooked sliders are made with the same whole-food ingredients used in our raw diets — humanely raised meat, bone, and organ, 100% certified organic produce, and natural supplements. The ingredients are ground to
What is the texture of Smallbatch pet food?
Texture varies by product format:. Lightly Cooked & Perfectly Cooked Sliders (frozen)Moisture-rich and soft with a pâté-like consistency once thawed. Can be served as-is, broken up with a fork, or mixed with toppers or supplements. Frozen Raw Sliders
Why does Smallbatch frozen raw food have frost on it? Is it still safe?
A light layer of frost or ice crystals on frozen raw food is normal and safe to feed — the food will thaw and serve completely normally. However, if your food appears to have melted and refrozen, has discolored ice, or the pieces are stuck together i
Can I freeze Smallbatch bone broth into smaller portions?
Yes — both frozen and shelf-stable bone broths can be portioned and frozen, including in enrichment toys.