--- product_id: 8109981 title: "The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food, Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix Dog Food (Just Add Protein), 3 lb Bag" brand: "the honest kitchen" price: "VT18383" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "The Honest Kitchen" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8109981-the-honest-kitchen-human-grade-wholemade-dehydrated-dog-food-grain store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Grain-free base mix Antioxidant-rich fruits & veggies Balanced vitamin-mineral premix The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food, Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix Dog Food (Just Add Protein), 3 lb Bag **Brand:** the honest kitchen **Price:** VT18383 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥣 Elevate your dog’s meals from basic to bespoke—because they deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food, Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix Dog Food (Just Add Protein), 3 lb Bag by the honest kitchen - **How much does it cost?** VT18383 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8109981-the-honest-kitchen-human-grade-wholemade-dehydrated-dog-food-grain) ## Best For - the honest kitchen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the honest kitchen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Human-Grade Quality:** Made with real, gently dehydrated ingredients you’d trust for yourself. - • **Effortless Meal Prep:** Transform 3 lbs into 12 lbs of fresh, homemade dog food in minutes. - • **Customizable Nutrition:** Just add your choice of protein for a tailored, wholesome meal. - • **Shelf-Stable & Convenient:** Perfect for busy pet parents craving premium nutrition without the hassle. - • **Grain-Free & Nutrient Dense:** Supports sensitive diets with antioxidant-packed fruits and veggies. ## Overview The Honest Kitchen Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food is a 3 lb grain-free base mix made from 100% human-grade fruits and vegetables, gently dehydrated to preserve nutrition and flavor. Designed for adult dogs, it allows pet parents to add their preferred protein, creating up to 12 lbs of fresh, wholesome meals. Packed with a balanced vitamin-mineral premix and antioxidant-rich ingredients, it supports sensitive diets and offers a convenient, shelf-stable alternative to raw or homemade dog food. ## Description The Honest Kitchen has taken the guesswork out of home cooking for your dog with their Wholemade™ Base Mix recipes. Gentle dehydration concentrates the benefits of real, whole food ingredients to preserve nutrition and maximize taste. Plus, it’s packed with the essential vitamins and minerals your dog needs to thrive. It’s the perfect base for your homemade meal creations. Just add warm water and the raw or cooked protein of your choice. Review: Quality Premix - I've been trying all sorts of dehydrated fruits and veggies blends for dogs. This is my 3rd pick to date. Previously I was serving Dr.Harvey's brand. With them, depending on which you purchase you may need to present your dog with additional supplements to make it truly complete. Like Dr.Harvey's brand The Honest Kitchen, requires you to prep the mix with water before adding to your meat of choice. This option being grain free allows for me to add my own grains. I personally don't think my dog, an American Pitbull Terrier, likes this blend or that of Dr.Harvey's. On her owb she'd starve unless it was a bowl of meat only. That's just not optimal nutrition. Even with supplements, she would be lacking a fiber source and reasonable plant/grain based vitamins and supplements. That said this blend I make her eat via spoon feeding has been good to her. I usually rotate the proteins and grains around with these blends. This week I did chicken and herring with ground oats coupled with chicken liver and gizzards. I also added ground flaxseed and chia seeds. Lastly salmon oil is added to her food. I got about 6 to 8 days worth of food with the premix. There is a lot that need to be added into the premix for health's sake. I also present pork, beef, lamb and bison. She also gets small amounts of rice or potatoes. She's been pretty energetic on this premix. Her skin and coat looks good plus is quite soft. She gets all sorts of compliments when we are out so people do ask about her diet. Despite the fact this does come with supplements in the premix, I still give my girl a daily multivitamin considering it has probiotics. The only con I have with this is the fact the premix doesn't come with a measuring spoon. Luckily I have my own that was used to measure the recommended amount for my dog. Dr.Harvey includes a measuring cup in their bags. Price wise, I find this to be expensive. It comes up to a little over 100 dollars for the month and this is not includr the price of protein and supplements I buy. Dr.Harvey is no better with their price point. Lastly, I wish this company made trial sizes. This blend may not be well liked or tolerated so to spend 24 dollars plus on it without knowing if your dog will like it not the wisest. Overally, since I don't think this is cost effective, I will rotate this premix around with my own home made recipes. While it cheaper to buy this as buying all the listed ingredients outright will out cost this box, food doesn't need to be this complicated. Lastly, packaging is a waste. My order came in a huge box with some fairly thick cardboard. While it can be recycled, the packaging can be reduced Review: My Dogs Love It ... And, I'm Saving Money - Have been feeding 100% raw for 5+ years. Decided to look for other sources when Darwins increased their prices. My local pet stores either can't keep the quantity I need in stock, or, have problems keeping their freezers running, so I started researching "home made" raw food diets. I now purchase beef, chicken, turkey and sometimes pork, from the grocery store, use my Kitchenaid stand mixer/attachment to grind, and mix with the Honest Kitchen. my dogs LOVE it. A few points: 1. I use THK grain free varieties only. The base version (Preference) when serving fresh beef or pork. My dogs won't eat raw chicken so that is the only cooked meat I serve. I boil a few pounds of boneless chicken breasts, then run through a food grinder on pulse. I boil enough for two or three days and store in the refrigerator. It takes only 7 mins prepare their meals - which I appreciate on busy mornings. 2. I supplement THK Beef, Chicken and Turkey mixes with additional fresh meat. Can't tell you why, I'm just not convinced there is enough meat in the mix alone. My dogs do seem to prefer the consistency of the meat varieties over the base mix, as evidenced by how long it takes them to finish their meals. 3. For all of the mixes, I find that I have to feed my two Boxers more than the amounts recommended on the package. For example, for my 60 lb. female, the Preference guidelines suggest 1 cup of meat per day. I feed her one cup of meat mixed with one cup of Preference TWICE a day. She actually dropped a couple of pounds initially - so I monitor her and feed slightly more on the days when she has been more active than usual. My 80 lb. male - similar- feeding twice the recommended meat. He is older, less active and also dropped a few pounds...which is a good thing ; ) 3. I've noticed some variance in the consistency of the dry mix from box to box. My last box of Preference was predominantly green and finely ground - like oregano. My current box is full of large chunks of orange and yellow - like the consistency of dehydrated chunky vegetable soup mix. When mixed with water, the chunks remain large enough for my boy to spit out (onto the floor) the pieces he doesn't like. I contacted the company and learned that they source their ingredients from different suppliers and so the size of the products vary. The Honest Kitchen mills the food for the same length of time regardless of the starting size of the food - so start small, end with fine. Start large, end with course. Either way, the company states the same amount/ratio of food is in each box. 4. I find that I am actually saving money feeding The Honest Kitchen compared to prepared raw. Darwins and Nature's Variety cost me $4.20 - $5 per pound -- and my two dogs were eating 4lbs of Darwins supplemented with grain free canned food, or 2.5 lbs of Nature's Variety, supplemented with canned, per day. Yup - $400+ per month to feed two dogs. Now, I buy meet from the grocery store on sale ($1.89 lb - $3.49 lb), and no longer need to supplement with canned food (though I do still keep canned in their diet on rotation). I stock up on THK whenever it is on sale. 5. The last point worth mentioning is that feeding THK is much easier than frozen prepackaged raw. There is a noticeably 'gamey' smell to prepackaged raw that isn't present with fresh meat from the grocery store. I'm vegetarian and it has been a tough 5 years. The Honest Kitchen smells like dehydrated food, and when mixed with fresh meat - it really does not smell like dog food. Also clean up is a breeze compared to prepackaged raw - which would quickly begin to stink, and leave a fatty film in the bowls, requiring a soak in dawn dishwashing liquid to clean. Now, their bowls rinse clean - and when there are leftovers, there is no unpleasant smell. Highly recommend. I'm saving over $100 per month....AND feel much more confident that my dogs are eating wholesome, healthy, safe, fresh food. ## Features - DELICIOUS HOMEMADE MEALS MADE EASY: With our grain free dog food, create wholesome meals with ease. Just add warm water and protein to this dehydrated base mix for a meal your pup will love. - MAKES 12 LBS OF FOOD Just add water to make up to 12 pounds of real, homemade food. - HUMAN GRADE QUALITY FOR YOUR DOG: Our dehydrated meals are 100% human grade, made with real ingredients, gently dehydrated to preserve flavor and nutrition. A shelf-stable and affordable alternative to fresh, raw and homemade food. - CONVENIENCE FOR BUSY PET PARENTS: Say goodbye to lengthy prep work! This mix is perfect for health-conscious pet parents who want delicious food for their dog without the hassle. Just mix, add protein, and serve - NUTRITION YOU CAN TRUST: Packed with antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies, this grain free dog food supports your dog’s health. It’s ideal for pets with specific dietary needs, especially for adult and senior dogs - Preference is our grain-free base mix, which allows you to customize your pet's diet with the meat of your choice - It's perfect for raw dog food feeders - Preference is intended for supplemental feeding only - This diet contains a custom vitamin-mineral premix with balanced calcium, phosphorus ratios - Includes 3-pound per box ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00A8O8NWU | | ASIN | B00A8O8NWU | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Human-Grade | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,416 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #4 in Dehydrated Dog Food | | Brand Name | The Honest Kitchen | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Container Type | Carton | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,133) | | Date First Available | September 21, 2010 | | Department | dog-dry-food | | Dog Breed Size | All | | Flavor | Fruit & Veggies Based | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00183413000970 | | Included Components | Base Mix | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Freeze Dried | | Item Type Name | The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Base Mix | | Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds | | Item model number | PR3 | | Manufacturer | The Honest Kitchen | | Manufacturer | The Honest Kitchen | | Manufacturer Part Number | PR3 | | Model Number | PR3 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches; 3.25 Pounds | | Special Ingredients | grain-free | | Target Species | Dog | | UPC | 183413000970 | | Unit Count | 48 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** The Honest Kitchen - **Flavor:** Fruit & Veggies Based - **Item Form:** Freeze Dried - **Special Ingredients:** grain-free ## Images ![The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Wholemade™ Dehydrated Dog Food, Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix Dog Food (Just Add Protein), 3 lb Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71icih2ufGL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Premix *by J***E on October 20, 2025* I've been trying all sorts of dehydrated fruits and veggies blends for dogs. This is my 3rd pick to date. Previously I was serving Dr.Harvey's brand. With them, depending on which you purchase you may need to present your dog with additional supplements to make it truly complete. Like Dr.Harvey's brand The Honest Kitchen, requires you to prep the mix with water before adding to your meat of choice. This option being grain free allows for me to add my own grains. I personally don't think my dog, an American Pitbull Terrier, likes this blend or that of Dr.Harvey's. On her owb she'd starve unless it was a bowl of meat only. That's just not optimal nutrition. Even with supplements, she would be lacking a fiber source and reasonable plant/grain based vitamins and supplements. That said this blend I make her eat via spoon feeding has been good to her. I usually rotate the proteins and grains around with these blends. This week I did chicken and herring with ground oats coupled with chicken liver and gizzards. I also added ground flaxseed and chia seeds. Lastly salmon oil is added to her food. I got about 6 to 8 days worth of food with the premix. There is a lot that need to be added into the premix for health's sake. I also present pork, beef, lamb and bison. She also gets small amounts of rice or potatoes. She's been pretty energetic on this premix. Her skin and coat looks good plus is quite soft. She gets all sorts of compliments when we are out so people do ask about her diet. Despite the fact this does come with supplements in the premix, I still give my girl a daily multivitamin considering it has probiotics. The only con I have with this is the fact the premix doesn't come with a measuring spoon. Luckily I have my own that was used to measure the recommended amount for my dog. Dr.Harvey includes a measuring cup in their bags. Price wise, I find this to be expensive. It comes up to a little over 100 dollars for the month and this is not includr the price of protein and supplements I buy. Dr.Harvey is no better with their price point. Lastly, I wish this company made trial sizes. This blend may not be well liked or tolerated so to spend 24 dollars plus on it without knowing if your dog will like it not the wisest. Overally, since I don't think this is cost effective, I will rotate this premix around with my own home made recipes. While it cheaper to buy this as buying all the listed ingredients outright will out cost this box, food doesn't need to be this complicated. Lastly, packaging is a waste. My order came in a huge box with some fairly thick cardboard. While it can be recycled, the packaging can be reduced ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Dogs Love It ... And, I'm Saving Money *by V***B on August 21, 2016* Have been feeding 100% raw for 5+ years. Decided to look for other sources when Darwins increased their prices. My local pet stores either can't keep the quantity I need in stock, or, have problems keeping their freezers running, so I started researching "home made" raw food diets. I now purchase beef, chicken, turkey and sometimes pork, from the grocery store, use my Kitchenaid stand mixer/attachment to grind, and mix with the Honest Kitchen. my dogs LOVE it. A few points: 1. I use THK grain free varieties only. The base version (Preference) when serving fresh beef or pork. My dogs won't eat raw chicken so that is the only cooked meat I serve. I boil a few pounds of boneless chicken breasts, then run through a food grinder on pulse. I boil enough for two or three days and store in the refrigerator. It takes only 7 mins prepare their meals - which I appreciate on busy mornings. 2. I supplement THK Beef, Chicken and Turkey mixes with additional fresh meat. Can't tell you why, I'm just not convinced there is enough meat in the mix alone. My dogs do seem to prefer the consistency of the meat varieties over the base mix, as evidenced by how long it takes them to finish their meals. 3. For all of the mixes, I find that I have to feed my two Boxers more than the amounts recommended on the package. For example, for my 60 lb. female, the Preference guidelines suggest 1 cup of meat per day. I feed her one cup of meat mixed with one cup of Preference TWICE a day. She actually dropped a couple of pounds initially - so I monitor her and feed slightly more on the days when she has been more active than usual. My 80 lb. male - similar- feeding twice the recommended meat. He is older, less active and also dropped a few pounds...which is a good thing ; ) 3. I've noticed some variance in the consistency of the dry mix from box to box. My last box of Preference was predominantly green and finely ground - like oregano. My current box is full of large chunks of orange and yellow - like the consistency of dehydrated chunky vegetable soup mix. When mixed with water, the chunks remain large enough for my boy to spit out (onto the floor) the pieces he doesn't like. I contacted the company and learned that they source their ingredients from different suppliers and so the size of the products vary. The Honest Kitchen mills the food for the same length of time regardless of the starting size of the food - so start small, end with fine. Start large, end with course. Either way, the company states the same amount/ratio of food is in each box. 4. I find that I am actually saving money feeding The Honest Kitchen compared to prepared raw. Darwins and Nature's Variety cost me $4.20 - $5 per pound -- and my two dogs were eating 4lbs of Darwins supplemented with grain free canned food, or 2.5 lbs of Nature's Variety, supplemented with canned, per day. Yup - $400+ per month to feed two dogs. Now, I buy meet from the grocery store on sale ($1.89 lb - $3.49 lb), and no longer need to supplement with canned food (though I do still keep canned in their diet on rotation). I stock up on THK whenever it is on sale. 5. The last point worth mentioning is that feeding THK is much easier than frozen prepackaged raw. There is a noticeably 'gamey' smell to prepackaged raw that isn't present with fresh meat from the grocery store. I'm vegetarian and it has been a tough 5 years. The Honest Kitchen smells like dehydrated food, and when mixed with fresh meat - it really does not smell like dog food. Also clean up is a breeze compared to prepackaged raw - which would quickly begin to stink, and leave a fatty film in the bowls, requiring a soak in dawn dishwashing liquid to clean. Now, their bowls rinse clean - and when there are leftovers, there is no unpleasant smell. Highly recommend. I'm saving over $100 per month....AND feel much more confident that my dogs are eating wholesome, healthy, safe, fresh food. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even my pickiest dog gets super excited for dinner time! *by D***H on July 2, 2024* I have been feeding various Honest Kitchen products for many, many years. My dogs love the dehydrated products and the Clusters. But they get so excited when they get the Base Mix. I make it with a variety of proteins - usually chicken or turkey. Their evening meal is the "home made Base Mix". Having human grade, healthy ingredients is so important to me. My dogs, and many previous foster dogs, have thrived on Honest Kitchen foods. Currently I use the clusters for their treats, they are that tasty to my gang. I mix a large batch of the Base Mix meals and freeze. It is easy to prepare (add the mix, water and your protein). Yes, it's a bit more work than opening a bag of kibble and scooping out "regular" dog food, but so worth it to know they are getting good, healthy minimally processed food. Overall the cost is much less than the premade refrigerated/frozen "homemade" home delivered foods. And the Base Mix is from a company I trust. My only issue is that it is often out of stock, so I have learned to plan ahead and make sure I have a good supply on hand. 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