giraffez Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The dog food I want is currently 30% off however I’ve probably got one month worth of kibbles left. Given the hot weather lately (high 30s everyday) I’m thinking I shouldn’t stock up on more even though the saving is tempting as it’s not often it’s on sale. The bags are in foiled bags so I’m curious whether the hot weather will make the food go bad, or less fresh. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Do you have freezer space? Malcolm’s old prescription kibble only came in 8kg bags which = 160 days, so I froze it in weekly portions. It’d have been well and truly stale if I hadn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 no freezer space. Wouldn't it come out all wet? If the bag is not opened, does it go bad in the foil packaging in such hot weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) You have to wait until it completely defrosts to open the packet, otherwise it would be wet. Hence freezing in portions. Oh and make sure it’s well sealed. Edited January 6, 2019 by Papillon Kisses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 What is the temperature like in the place you buy it from? Take that as a guide? I get my dog food in bulk and store (unopened) in a reasonably airy shed. No problems to date except with one brand that went a bit oily - was still edible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Wouldn’t have a clue, it is most likely in a warehouse. Not sure whether that is air conditioned. But I think the volume they sell the stock goes out the door pretty quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Biologists rule of thumb is 10 degrees warmer doubles rate of biochemical reactions (the Q10 rule). Decomposition and insect growth follow similar trends until heat starts getting deadly. Unless you have a freezer, I'd forget it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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