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BAKE-AT-HOME NOOCHIES are the super-healthy, ‘cheesy’, vegan treat.
Made with nutritional yeast, Australian hemp oil and 10 other all natural food ingredients, NOOCHIES are a super-healthy treat for dogs and cats.
Simply add water, mix, roll and bake, and in less than 30 mins, you'll have handmade noochie treats! Or granola if you prefer.
When you switch to fresh feeding, using meat + bestie, you’re likely to see some changes.
People say that making fresh food is now almost as convenient as getting it from a bag, and they’re more confident they’re doing the right thing. They’re less worried – and that’s a good thing!
They also report health improvements in their dogs, after they've been on meat + bestie for a while:
Dogs are more active with a pep in the step.
Dogs lose weight (the bestie app plays a role here).
Poos are smaller and healthier (and yes, a little less stinky!)
Coats are softer, glossier and skin healthier.
Chronic inflammation-related, conditions diminish.
bestie even suits most notoriously fussy eaters - with the right protein and transition!
Apple, carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin and kale: together, these Australian-sourced fruit and veg make a powerful mix. The orange veg are rich in betacarotene, a precursor of vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant. Kale is also rich in betacarotene as well as lutein, and other vitamins and minerals. Apple is a good source of vitamins and dietary fibre. Shiitake mushrooms add a range of minerals and vitamins, especially copper and vitamin B5. These medicinal mushrooms also contain antioxidants, among them the amino acid ergothioneine, the subject of much research as a natural and 'adaptive' antioxidant).
Kakadu plum, Manuka honey, and sea kelp: these uniquely Australian superfoods play a key role. Kakadu plum has more than five times the antioxidant value of blueberries, and is super-rich in vitamins C, E and lutein. Sea kelp, hand-harvested on the Australian coast, is a potent source of iodine.
They combine with kale and wheatgrass, which is packed with chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as minerals zinc, iron, selenium, and manganese.
Two imported super herbs round out the mix: nettle, rich in chlorophyll, trace minerals and vitamins; and chicory root, high in inulin and a natural prebiotic.
Prebiotics, in the form of chicory root and brewer's yeast, support the growth of probiotics, a group of 'friendly' bacteria that help with gut health and in turn, immune system health. The ALLROUNDER includes live spores of B. coagulans MTCC 5856 strain at a strength of 1.47 billion CFU per 5 grams of ALLROUNDER.
Green lipped mussel from NZ contains glycosaminoglycans, glucosamine and chondroitin, as well as zinc, and magnesium, all beneficial for good joint health. In addition, green lipped mussel along with cod liver oil, provides omega-3 fatty acids.
The cod liver oil we use, is made from wild caught, sustainably sourced Norwegian Arctic cod. This cod liver oil is rich in omega-3s, including EPA and DHA, which support heart, brain, vision, and joint health, as well as vitamins A and D.
MCHA (or Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite) bone meal is extracted from Australian certified BSE-free, pasture-fed cattle. It's a natural bone replacement that provides the proper calcium and phosphorus balance.
Beef bones from Australian cattle are boiled under high pressure for more than six hours to extract all the nutrients; the broth is then dried using innovative low temperature processing. (See below.) They're packed with trace minerals and a great taste!
Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast that's a also a complete protein - containing the 10 amino acids that dogs need. It's also packed with B-vitamins, including B12 (typically only found in meat), has an abundance of trace minerals and the powerful antioxidants glutathione and selenomethionine. It also contains the carbs beta-glucan and alpha-mannan, that boost the immune system.
There’s no doubt that kibble, even the premium kind, is a cost-effective way to feed a dog. Well, cost-effective in the short term that is. Add in the cost of poor health…and maybe that bag of kibble isn’t really so cheap after all. Plus, should we really feed our dogs like it’s still 1950 - out of bag? (What matters more - super convenience or pretty convenient good health.)
That said, if we want to feed fresh, how much does it cost? Does it fit your circumstances? Below is a guide…
This little Pom is 3.7kg! But let’s assume we’re talking dogs more like 5kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie would be less than a coffee a day. Seriously. And that’s way less. For a 5kg dog, you’ll get about 80 serves of bestie out of a 350gm pack and the bestie will work out to about $1.50 a day on average. The total daily cost will be between $2.20 and $5 a day, depending on the protein you use. (That’s not per meal, but per day.)
For an average dog of say 10kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere from a coffee to a coffee plus a bit a day. For a 10kg dog, you’ll get about 50 serves of bestie out of a 350gm pack and the bestie will work out to about $2.55 a day on average. The total daily cost will be between $3.70 and $7 a day, depending on the protein you use. (That’s not per meal, but per day.)
For a dog of say 30kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere between $7.50 and $13.50 a day – based on using human grade meat at an average cost of about 12.60/kg. (You may do better than this.) For a 30kg dog, you’ll get about 61 serves of bestie out of a 1kg pack and the bestie will work out to about $3.60 a day on average.
For a dog of say 50kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere between $11 and $18 day – based on using human grade meat at an average cost of about 12.60/kg. (You may do better than this.) For a 50kg dog, you’ll get about 42 serves of bestie out of a 1kg pack and the bestie will work out to about $5.30 a day on average.
Why does the cost fluctuate? Well, not only do different proteins cost different amounts per kg, but they should really be fed in different quantities. Why? Well, the energy given to the dog by roo, for example, on a gram for gram basis, is less than that given by lamb. That means you’d need to feed MORE roo to give the dog the same amount of energy as that given by say 100grams of lamb.
While some other products provide a one-protein-fits-all feed quantity, that will mean the dog is being given less energy than they need, on some days. Don’t worry though, the bestie app works out the right quantity, based on the proteins you’re feeding.
Add a dash of water to bestie.
Add your fresh protein.
Mix together and serve.
Apple powder, bone broth powder, carrot powder, sweet potato powder, MCHA bone meal powder, cod liver oil, organic wheat grass powder, organic pumpkin powder, organic shiitake mushroom powder, kale powder, green lipped mussel, nutritional yeast, probiotic (bacillus coagulans), kelp powder, organic nettle powder, organic chicory root powder, kakadu plum powder, manuka honey powder, iodised salt.
All our fruit, veg, Manuka and bone broth powders are gently processed in Australia, using an innovative low temperature processing method, refractance window drying. RWD helps retain more nutrients through the drying process than other typical dehydration methods like drum drying. For example, research shows that about 56% of carotenes are lost during drum drying vs 8.7% during RFW.
(Most of the dehydrated fruit and veg powders available in Australia don't use RFW and they're also imported from China or other sources. They're often spray dried. Spray dried products often suffer from high volatile losses due to atomisation and high air temperature of 150-300°C, as well as significant nutrient losses.)
RW drying can retain heat sensitive vitamins, colour, phytochemicals content and antioxidant activity at similar levels to freeze-dried products, but with about half the energy consumption.
We're using 100% carbon-neutral shipping with Sendle, and mailing satchels made from biodegradable and home-compostable materials. In fact, even though it looks and feels a hellavalot like plastic, it's actually made from 70-80% PBAT (a co-polymer that is completely biodegradable) and 20-30% PLA (which is a fancy way of saying cornstarch).
In a commercial compostable environment, it will break-down within 90 days. At home, it may take up to 120 days.
(We're still working on the product packs themselves.)
Transitioning from one food to another depends on the dog, and the food they're used to getting, so go easy, initially. Start by replacing a small portion of their usual diet with your homemade fresh food and see how that goes. Then keep adding a little more fresh food to each meal as you slowly decrease the amount of their previous food.
Watch for any signs of vomiting and/or loose poo; this probably means you're transitioning a bit too quickly. If you are, slow down a little.
(Read more about transitioning in our FAQs.)
AustraliaMy dog loves these treats and it’s nice knowing I am feeding her something that is nutritious and not like junk food but still just as tasty!
Thrilled to hear this and that you're into the swing of making them.
AustraliaMaster Frankie is such a foodie. Whenever we are cooking in the kitchen he comes running. He loves the Bestie bake at home treats and it is great to be able to give him a treat that is delicious and nutritious. He is so affectionate and interactive since starting on the bestie diet.
That is so great to hear. And I love it that cakes are getting good treats as well as the dogs! Thanks for testing it out too.
AustraliaTurns out, it is only because I make her the delicious treats from Bestie Kitchen. She loves the Noochies and sits with great impatience while they are being baked. She licks my fingers clean, nibbling at the slightly bigger pieces and delights in licking the bowl clean. The aroma of the Noochies is glorious. This starts Nala's salivary ducts flowing and for a small dog (8kg) she sure can drool. Thank you Amanda, Alfie and Bestie Kitchen.
Thank you for being one of our testers! Glad to see that Nala loves them...
This superfood treat mix is including omega-rich hemp oil, lutein-rich papaya, and the complete protein nutritional yeast aka nooch. Nooch is also a B-vitamin powerhouse and together with fruit & veg, spirulina, probiotic and other ingredients, they support a healthy metabolism, immune system, and gut.
Nutritional yeast, sweet potato powder, organic papaya powder, carrot powder, organic pumpkin powder, spirulina, hemp oil, kale, organic nettle powder, iodised salt, organic chicory powder, probiotic (bacillus coagulans).
Hempseed oil is incredibly high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. It contains all essential amino acids required in carnivorous species such as cats and dogs who cannot produce these amino acids naturally. High levels of PUFAs mean hemp oil can provide healthier skin, boost joint health, improve mobility and assist with digestive issues.
Hempseed oil has the perfect Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio (3:1) of fatty acids which canines need. Conventional, off the shelf dog food is generally higher in Omega 6 from animal fats and plant oils such as canola and vegetable oil. Excessive intake of Omega 6 fatty acids suppress cells that are key for cancer prevention, as well as contribute to arthritis and joint issues (Dressler, 2018).
Prebiotics, in the form of chicory root, high in inulin and a natural prebiotic, supports the growth of probiotics, a group of 'friendly' bacteria that help with gut health and in turn, immune system health. The HEMPIES includes live spores of B. coagulans MTCC 5856 strain at a strength of 1.47 billion CFU per 5 grams of mix.
Spirulina is a genuine superfood, and can be considered an alternative food for vitamin supplements.* It's a rich source of micro and macronutrients such as protein, vitamins, gamma-linolenic acid, phycocyanin and sulfated polysaccharides, and has a cell wall consisting of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are easily digested so that it has more nutritional content than other vegetable food sources. Nettle, another superfood, is rich in chlorophyll, trace minerals and vitamins.
Papaya extracts and papaya-associated phytochemicals possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Papaya contains a wide range of bioactive secondary metabolites (eg alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, tannins, saponins) and proteolytic enzymes (papain and chymopapain). It's also rich in lutein, a type carotenoid.
Beef bones from Australian cattle are boiled under high pressure for more than six hours to extract all the nutrients; the broth is then dried using innovative low temperature processing. They're packed with trace minerals and a great taste!
Sweet potato, pumpkin and kale: together, these Australian-sourced fruit and veg make a powerful mix. The orange veg are rich in betacarotene, a precursor of vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant. Kale is also rich in betacarotene as well as lutein, and other vitamins and minerals.
*Liestianty, Deasy & Rodianawati, Indah & Arfah, Rugaiyah & Assa, Asma & Patimah, & Sundari, Sundari & Muliadi, Muliadi. (2019). Nutritional analysis of spirulina sp to promote as superfood candidate. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 509. 012031. 10.1088/1757-899X/509/1/012031.
Have you looked on the back of a treat pack lately? You'd be surprised what's in our pet's treats. If it's not fillers and fake flavours, it's synthetic vitamins and minerals.
In the bestie Noochies, it's a different story. The Noochies treat mix is made from all-natural, highly bio-available, dietary sources, including omega-rich hemp oil, lutein-rich papaya, and the complete protein nutritional yeast aka nooch.
Nooch is also a B-vitamin powerhouse and together with fruit & veg, spirulina, probiotic and other ingredients, they support a healthy metabolism, immune system, and gut.
Hempseed oil contains all essential amino acids required in carnivorous species such as cats and dogs who cannot produce these amino acids naturally. High levels of PUFAs mean hemp oil can provide healthier skin, boost joint health, improve mobility and assist with digestive issues.
Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast that's also a complete protein - containing the 10 amino acids that dogs need. It's also packed with B-vitamins, including B12 (typically only found in meat), has an abundance of trace minerals and the powerful antioxidants glutathione and selenomethionine. It also contains the carbs beta-glucan and alpha-mannan,t hat boost the immune system.
Hempies also contain spirulina, a genuine superfood, and rich source of micro and macronutrients such as protein, vitamins, gamma-linolenic acid, phycocyanin and sulfated polysaccharides, and has a cell wall consisting of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are easily digested so that it has more nutritional content than other vegetable food sources.
Papaya extracts and papaya-associated phytochemicals possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Papaya contains a wide range of bioactive secondary metabolites (eg alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, tannins, saponins) and proteolytic enzymes (papain and chymopapain). It's also rich in lutein, a type carotenoid.
*Liestianty, Deasy & Rodianawati, Indah & Arfah, Rugaiyah & Assa, Asma & Patimah, & Sundari, Sundari & Muliadi, Muliadi. (2019). Nutritional analysis of spirulina sp to promote as superfood candidate. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 509. 012031. 10.1088/1757-899X/509/1/012031.
Just add water, mix, roll and bake.
Change thicknesses & shapes.
Even cats like treats, as well as dogs!
