How we store, keep, and handle our cat’s food greatly impacts how well it is preserved in the end. Today we give you some tips to achieve greater durability and better use of the nutrients.
One of the most obvious tips is that, since it is fundamentally organic matter, temperature, humidity, air, and light are factors that will inevitably affect the life of our product. With all this in mind, and beyond these basic aspects that must always be under control, here come other tips we cannot lose sight of!
When it comes to kibble, only buy what you need
Only you know the amount of kibble your cat eats per month, so when you buy food packs never lose sight of that information. What do we mean? Well, we know that large packs sometimes have better prices or promotions, however if you know that those amounts are excessive considering the pack’s expiration date and what your cat eats per month, it’s better not to go for that type of format. Remember that once the pack is opened, the quality of the product tends to decrease (especially its smell and taste).
Always check the expiration date
Just as you do with all the products you buy for your home, remember to do it with their food too! Many times we tend to forget, or we think that expiration dates are much longer than they really are. Some ways to always keep it under control, and so this info doesn’t fall into oblivion, are: putting a sticker on the bag with the date written much larger and more visible, setting an alarm on your phone a few days before it expires, or writing this information on a post-it note on the fridge to always have it in sight. The choice is yours!
If it’s about containers, make sure you control the one you use!
It is often said that the ideal is to keep the product in its own packaging, since technically it has been designed to store the food in the best possible way. Some of them come with a zip, or you can roll up the package itself and use clips to help seal it as best as possible.
Buuut, we can also opt for a special container such as a tin or a storage bin (at Ownat we have some really cool ones!). We can empty the bag into one of them or put the whole bag inside, whatever you decide the important thing is that it is airtight and well sealed.
Wait a minute, what about wet food!?
At Ownat we also have a range of wet food, which is our beloved Wetline family. If you plan to store any of these recipes, here are two different cases:
a) Unopened pack: follow the basic storage conditions such as keeping it in a cool place, away from sunlight, dry and clean.
b) Opened pack: keep it well covered in the fridge, perhaps wrapped in cling film or transferred to an airtight tupperware. And watch out! A maximum of 2 or 3 days.
If you have any other questions related to storing your kibble, don’t hesitate to write to us on our social media—we’ll be delighted to help you!!!!
