In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Sara Cutler from Kemin Nutrisurance discusses the complexities of determining the shelf life of pet food products. She explains how pet food manufacturers assess shelf life, including factors such as ingredient stability, oxidation, and packaging. Dr. Cutler also shares insights on how different pet food formats, like kibble, wet, and freeze-dried, pose unique challenges to shelf life. Tune in to learn about the science behind keeping pet food fresh and nutritious. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Shelf life in pet food is determined by how long a product maintains its quality and nutritional value over time."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sara Cutler is the Senior Technical Service Manager at Kemin Nutrisurance, specializing in pet food safety and shelf life management. She holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in Animal Health and has over 17 years of experience in the pet food industry. Dr. Cutler has dedicated much of her career to studying how ingredient quality impacts the shelf life and nutritional integrity of pet food products.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:00) Introduction
• (05:00) What is shelf life?
• (08:15) Oxidation and testing methods
• (13:00) Importance of sensory attributes
• (18:00) Challenges with packaging
• (22:20) Fresh and frozen pet food
• (35:45) Final Questions

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