White Rice
White rice is the most common food storage commodity. It is at the top of the list of shelf-stable foods. You can find a large variety of rice at your nearby general store because it is inexpensive and simple to obtain.
A rice meal is useful because it is filling and can help you overcome stomach upset. It can last for more than 25 years or even more with proper packaging and a not-so-considerate temperature.
Brown rice, on the other hand, is better but has a shorter shelf life than white rice. With rice, you can easily see how much food you will have stored within your house.
White and brown rice are one of the really healthy food storage items to definitely have.
Grains
Grains like cereal are amazing to have in your food storage because they can last a really long time as long as you don’t open the bag. Once the bag is opened, it will go bad quickly.
Beverages
Water is the most essential and vital part of any survival kit. If a water storage source is held in optimal conditions, it can theoretically store water indefinitely.
Other drinks, such as milk, coffee, or tea, are excellent choices for your survival food storage because they will improve your energy and allow you to consume less solid foods.
When processed properly, instant milk has a 20-year shelf life. Coffee is another excellent choice; store whole roasted coffee beans and grind them.
Seasonings
Meals and snacks offer you life, so they deserve to be rich and delicious. Herbs and spices enhance the flavor of food while also serving as a catalyst in the production of nutritious food.
If you keep spices and seasonings, such as salt and pepper, in their original packaging in your cupboard, they can last for around a year to two years.
Nuts
Nuts are convenient, tasty, and a really healthy food to add to your food storage. Nuts are filled with nutrients like fiber, proteins, magnesium, and vitamin E.
Studies show that nuts can even lead to weight loss. Although this is the case, you need to keep a close eye on the expiration dates for them, since they usually need to be swapped out every half year or year.
Meat
Chicken, tuna, shrimp, salmon, Vienna sausages, beef stew, and, yes, even the ubiquitous Spam. Did you know that canned roast beef is available? Again, let your preferences and budget direct you – there are many canned meat options to choose from.
Beans
Beans, like rice, are the foundation of every food storage strategy. You may use white, kidney, or other forms of dried beans instead of pintos, but pintos are one of the least expensive dried beans and, in my opinion, one of the best.
Soup Broth
The benefit of canned soups and broth is that they are inexpensive. Soups are a one-dish meal solution. All you need is a can opener and a spoon to prepare a meal. Use a can of soup as part of the cooking water for your rice for a more filling meal.
Brown Sugar
Normal white sugar and brown sugar are both amazing foods to store. You can sprinkle some on your nuts, and also in some of your grains and oats if they start to taste bland.
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