FAQ
AAFCO stands for Association of American Feed Control Officials. It is a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies that establishes the nutritional standards for Complete & Balanced pet foods through its publication.
In the United States, pet foods are not allowed to have "Complete & Balanced" label on their website or packaging if they don't satisfied AAFCO's definition of "Complete & Balanced" nutrition in their pet food.
AAFCO categorized dog food's nutrition into two buckets: Growth and Reproduction and Adult Maintenance.
1. Growth and Reproduction
- Protein 22.5%
Further broken down into specific amino acid requirements
- Fat 8.5%
- Minerals
Includes calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium
- Vitamins
Includes vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline
2. Adult Maintenance
- Protein 18%
Further broken down into specific amino acid requirements
- Fat 5.5%
- Minerals
Includes calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium
- Vitamins
Includes vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline
All Miso meals follows AAFCO nutrition guidelines to make sure your dog receives the best nutrition possible for each stage of their lives.
Defrost a. Keep overnight at room temperature OR b. Move contents to microwavable container and microwave for 3-5 minutes
Portion Portion out the amount of food required for your dogs meal. No additional cooking is required :) Our miso home cooked meals are ready to serve!
Store Store remaining meal in fridge and consume within 4 days