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Simple Food Project Small Nuggets For Dogs - Mix and Match

    Simple Food Project Small Nuggets For Dogs - Mix and Match

    Freeze-Dried Food for Small Dogs

    What’s in matters just as much as what’s left out: No synthetics. No fillers. No rendered meals.
    Just real, whole food—USDA-inspected meats and organic produce, sourced in the US (with a few thoughtful exceptions for the best quality), then freeze-dried raw for your four-legger.

    Why Simple Food Project

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      Vet Built, Hands On

      35+ years of holistic veterinary care, and Dr. Bessent still walks the floor.

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      Carnivore-First Nutrition

      Meat. Organs. Bone. A dash of organic produce—no fillers, no synthetics needed.

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      Raw Made A Daily Reality

      Freeze-dried raw to protect nutrients. Pasteurized for safety. No fridge. No compromise.

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      Small-Batch Quality

      No co-packers, no shortcuts. In-house FDA facility, every lot signed off.

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      Transparent Sourcing

      Grass-fed & pasture-raised meats. Organic produce. Wild-caught krill. Zero synthetics.

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      Fair Costs, No Compromises

      Feeding real whole food for 50% less than other freeze-dried and raw brands.

    What We Say Yes To

    Because your four-legger deserves the real deal.

    Vet-formulated & owned by Dr. Chris Bessent
    Independently owned — no venture capital or outside stakeholders
    Made in-house at our human-grade GMP facility
    Proudly rooted in Wisconsin
    Freeze-dried raw to lock in 97%+ nutrients
    Carnivore-balanced (70–80% meat for dogs, 80–90% for cats)
    Low-carb recipes with as few as 7% carbs from fresh fruits, seeds, veggies
    Minimalist recipes (as few as 10 ingredients, never more than 19)
    USDA-inspected meats, organic produce, whole-food only sourcing
    Calcium from ground bone—no synthetic additives
    Rich in omegas from wild-caught krill (with unheard-of 1:1–1:2 Omega 6:3 ratios)
    Taurine from real meat—no synthetics needed
    Formulated using Food Energetics to support internal balance
    Medley-style nuggets: freeze-dried + air-dried for texture & taste
    Batch-logged & fully traceable (you can track each run)
    Every batch 3rd-party tested for quality & safety
    Low-temp pasteurization to kill pathogens without damaging nutrients
    Feeding thousands of dogs & cats since 2017
    $2.70–$3.04/day for a 30 lb dog—freeze-dried feeding that doesn’t break the bank
    All the benefits of raw feeding—none of the freezer, prep, or mess
    A passion project run by pet-obsessed humans, nutrition nerds, and cat ladies

    What You’ll Never Find Here

    Because food shouldn’t come with fine print.

    No synthetic vitamins or minerals
    No rendered, powdered, or mystery meats
    No palatants (flavor sprays, enhancers, etc.)
    No corn, soy, wheat, gluten, or grains
    No fillers or artificial preservatives
    No artificial flavors or dyes
    No carrageenan, gums, or thickeners
    No plasma, BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin
    No synthetic taurine — ours comes from real meat
    No tapioca or potato starch (no starchy fillers, period)
    No ingredient splitting (aka carb hiding)
    No extrusion, irradiation, or HPP
    No high-temp processing — nutrients don’t survive extreme heat
    No short shelf life — freeze-drying preserves food naturally
    No caramel coloring or food dyes
    No hidden carbs or cheap fillers disguised as “natural”
    No formulas from faceless labs — Dr. Bessent built it herself
    No skipped safety steps — every batch is pasteurized and tested
    No venture capital or outside ownership
    No co-packers or third-party processing — we make every batch ourselves
    No mystery behind the label — what’s in the bag is on the bag

    Ingredients

    Beef, salmon, flaxseed, beef liver, beef heart, organic carrots, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic green peas, organic spinach, organic cranberries, organic ginger, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
40.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
31.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
6.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
5.2%
    Omega-6* (min)
2.5%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
2 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Beef & Salmon breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 4,812 kcal/kg · 370 kcal/cup

    Ingredients

    Bison, bison liver, egg, flaxseed, organic green beans, organic spinach, organic pumpkin, whole ground krill, organic beets, coconut oil, whole ground eggshell, potassium salt, cod liver oil, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), sage, guava

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
36.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
35.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
9.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
4.0%
    Omega-6* (min)
3.5%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
1.1 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Bison breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (except large-breed growth).

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 4,037 kcal/kg · 443 kcal/cup

    Ingredients

    Chicken, turkey, chicken hearts, chicken liver, flaxseed, sweet potato, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic spinach, organic carrots, organic blueberries, organic cinnamon, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
38.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
26.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
12.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
5.0%
    Omega-6* (min)
4.2%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
1.2 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Chicken & Turkey breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 4,503 kcal/kg · 284 kcal/cup

    Ingredients

    Duck, duck neck, flaxseed, duck heart, organic squash, organic kale, organic carrots, whole ground krill, organic blueberries, chia seeds, organic turmeric, sea salt, cod liver oil, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), black pepper, fennel, guava

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
36.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
31.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
8.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
4.9%
    Omega-6* (min)
5.7%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
0.85 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Duck breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 4,689 kcal/kg · 258 kcal/cup

    Ingredients

    Duck, beef, flaxseed, lentils, beef liver, trout, organic green beans, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic apples, organic spinach, organic turmeric, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
38.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
23.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
15.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
4.5%
    Omega-6* (min)
4.2%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
1 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Duck & Trout breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 4,355 kcal/kg · 353 kcal/scoop

    Ingredients

    Lamb, lamb spleen, lamb heart, flaxseed, organic yams, organic spinach, whole ground krill, pumpkin seeds, coconut oil, cod liver oil, organic cranberries, whole ground eggshell, potassium salt, sea salt, dried yeast, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), mint, guava

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein (min)
34.0%
    Crude Fat (min)
38.0%
    Crude Fiber (max)
6.0%
    Moisture (max)
5.0%
    Carbohydrates % (max)
6.0%
    Omega-3* (min)
5%
    Omega-6* (min)
3%
    Omega 3 : 6 ratio*
1.6 : 1

    *Not recognized as essential by AAFCO.

    Recipe Breakdown

    Lamb breakdown

    Complete & Balanced

    Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

    Calorie Content

    Energy: 5,200 kcal/kg · 364 kcal/cup

    Simple Serving Suggestions

    How to Transition

    No two dogs are alike, so why should their eating habits be?
    Start with the daily feeding guide on the right and adjust based on your dog’s needs. We recommend splitting the amount into two meals—AM & PM.

    To start, mix a few nuggets with your dog’s current food. Over 5–7 days, slowly increase the Simple Food portion and decrease the old food.

    Rehydrate or Feed Dry

    Add about Ÿ cup warm water or bone broth per 1 cup of food. Let it sit for 2 minutes, stir, and serve.

    Prefer dry? That works too—just make sure clean water is always available.

    Got Crumbs?

    Using whole foods makes every batch unique. Because our food is freeze-dried, it’s totally normal to see more or fewer crumbs from bag to bag.

    Don’t toss ‘em—sprinkle over meals, mix with warm water for broth, or freeze into pupsicles!

    Cups Per Bag

    24 oz bag9 1/3 cups

    About the Project

    Every pet deserves real food– whole, high-quality food that we believe helps all pets thrive. 

    What goes into recipes is every bit as important as what’s left out so, using nothing but whole foods, Dr. Bessent formulated limited-ingredient recipes. Then, using some rather cutting-edge spaceman technology, she freeze-dried them so that every benefit of raw, whole food was available for your pet.

    It’s real, whole food nutrition without compromising convenience, and that really makes the decision around how and what to feed your dog simple.

    It’s simple. it’s food as food should be.