Tender & True Organic Farmers Market Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food

Important Note on Dog Food

Dog food is something your pet consumes every day, so ingredient quality and sourcing matter. Many conventional dog foods rely on rendered meals, fillers, and artificial preservatives. I focus on options that prioritize whole food ingredients, transparent sourcing, and nutrient-dense formulations that better support long-term health.

It’s also worth noting that some dried and freeze-dried dog foods can show higher levels of contaminants like heavy metals, acrylamide, or plastic-related compounds, depending on sourcing and processing. This is why I pay close attention to ingredient quality, manufacturing standards, and overall formulation when choosing options.

What I Avoid

When choosing dog food, I avoid:

  • Rendered meat meals and unnamed animal byproducts

  • Artificial preservatives like BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin

  • Fillers such as corn, wheat, and soy

  • Artificial colors or flavors

  • Excess garlic or onion

  • Carrageenan

Product Description

This is a freeze-dried raw dog food designed to provide a more nutrient-dense alternative to traditional kibble while maintaining convenience. It uses organic ingredients combined with added vitamins and minerals to create a complete and balanced formula.

The freeze-drying process helps preserve nutrients while removing moisture, allowing for a shelf-stable product that still reflects a more whole-food-based approach. This type of food can be fed as a complete meal or used as a topper, depending on your dog’s needs.

Compared to simpler whole-food blends, this formula includes a broader range of added nutrients to support balance, which can be helpful for pet owners looking for a more structured, ready-to-feed option.

Ingredients

Organic chicken liver, organic dried eggs, organic carrots, fish oil, organic pumpkin, organic sweet potatoes, organic apples, organic blueberries, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, organic spinach, mixed tocopherols (preservative), salt, ascorbic acid, vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese sulfate, inositol, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, citric acid (preservative), green tea extract, spearmint extract, vitamin B12 supplement, iron proteinate, zinc oxide, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, folic acid.

What I Like

  • Uses a base of organic ingredients

  • Freeze-dried to preserve nutrients while remaining shelf-stable

  • Can be used as a complete meal or topper

  • Includes fruits and vegetables for added nutrient diversity

  • More convenient than raw feeding while still offering a whole-food approach

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Includes a higher number of added vitamins and minerals compared to simpler formulas

  • Freeze-dried foods can be more expensive than traditional kibble

  • Some dogs may need a transition period when switching to this type of food

  • Should be rehydrated or monitored closely, depending on feeding preference