Steam-Dried (Steamed & Oven-Dried)
Ingredients are first gently steamed, then oven-dried at moderate temperatures to reduce moisture and create a shelf-stable product. This method sits between kibble and air-dried in terms of processing intensity. It uses lower temperatures and pressure than extrusion, but involves more heat than air-drying alone. Steam-dried products typically use meal-based proteins and can accommodate a wider range of ingredients than air-drying, including legumes and starches, while still avoiding the extreme conditions of extrusion.
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