The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Sara Cutler: Shelf Life Science | Ep. 111
Jul 24, 2025In 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!
What will you learn:
- Shelf life testing process
- Impact of oxidation
- Ingredient stability
- Challenges in pet food formats
- Innovations in shelf life
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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