How We Freeze-Dry Our Snacks on the Northern Beaches
A behind-the-scenes look at our honest, handcrafted process
At Natura Paws, we’re proud to say we do things differently. Every single one of our freeze-dried snacks is made by us, right here on the Northern Beaches of Sydney—not by some third-party factory, and not overseas. When we say “locally made,” we mean it.
Our freeze-drying process is gentle, scientific, and totally focused on preserving the natural goodness your pets need to thrive. Here's exactly how we do it—and why it makes all the difference.
🧊 Step 1: We Start with Real, Raw Ingredients
It all begins with ethically sourced, human-grade meats and seafood. We hand-select free-range chicken, wild kangaroo, lean beef, and sustainably caught seafood, plus organs like liver, kidney, and heart for optimal nutrition. No fillers. No grains. Just pure, raw ingredients that dogs and cats are designed to eat.
Every ingredient is prepped by hand in our own workspace—because we believe you deserve to know who’s making your pet’s food.
❄️ Step 2: We Freeze It—Fast
Next, we freeze the raw meat quickly to lock in natural enzymes, amino acids, and vitamins before they can degrade. This step is key to preserving the original nutritional profile of the meat, without cooking anything out.
Unlike traditional dehydration or baking, which uses heat, we keep everything frozen—so the nutrients stay where they belong.
🌬 Step 3: We Remove Moisture Through Sublimation
This is where the magic happens. We place the frozen food into our freeze dryer, which removes the water content using a process called sublimation—turning ice straight into vapour without going through the liquid stage.
This means:
- No heat damage
- No need for preservatives
- A super light, shelf-stable snack that still contains all the natural flavour and nutritional integrity of raw food
🐾 Step 4: Hand-Packed with Care
Once fully freeze-dried, we inspect, sort, and pack each batch by hand. Whether it’s freeze-dried chicken breast, beef organ bonanza, or kangaroo, every pouch is filled with love, care, and quality you can see.
And yes, it’s all done locally—no outsourcing, ever.
✅ Why It Matters
Freeze-drying is hands-down the best way to preserve raw pet food without sacrificing nutrients. Compared to kibble, air-dried, or canned food, our method:
- Retains up to 97% of the original nutrients
- Leaves food light, tasty, and shelf-stable without needing preservatives
- Makes raw feeding convenient and safe (no thawing, no spoilage)
- Keeps food suitable for both dogs and cats
Your pets get all the benefits of raw, with none of the fuss.
🌿 The Natura Paws Guarantee
We promise:
- Everything is made by us on the Northern Beaches of Sydney
- 100% Australian meats and whole ingredients with one exception Green Lipped mussels only come from New Zealand
- No fillers, no grains, no preservatives
- Backed by research, crafted with care
- Designed for better digestion, immunity, dental health, and overall vitality
Explore our full range of freeze-dried snacks at www.naturapawsaustralia.com.au