I think we should list all the foods we like to store (price, quantity, shelf-life, flavor). To add a lot of positive ideas to our stockpile/pantry, we will all be having.
I think that diversification is well practiced in food storage, defense, weapons and income. It is something that I have supported for years. If you follow the diversification path, you’ll have a more systematic approach to prepping.
That said I’ll be profiling two of my favorite storage foods. These may not be the best dry storage products, they may not have the longest shelf life, but in my opinion they carry your stockpile with consistency, storage capability and flavor.
Mahatma Rice
Rice is perhaps the most eaten of all foods in the world. If you think about it whole continents eat rice in mass. One of the main reasons it has been, over the years, a defacto food is based on its ability to store so well.
I never buy 1 lb packs of rice. It’s a buy of 5 lb ($4.48 – at Walmart) or greater. In my house we eat it a lot, and we do it at least once a week. You can buy brown rice and it’s safer but I prefer old white rice daily because it has a much longer shelf life.
This rice brand can be found in most stores but it’s not particularly unique to be honest. I make the purchase based on the size and price of the kit. I put most of it in a drink container until I open a bag, so I can quickly pour out the amount that I need.
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Double Q Wild Caught Salmon
The nutritional punch that salmon packs is unparalleled. In a crisis situation, healthy fats would be one of the toughest things to get into your body.
This wild Double Q catches Alaskan salmon comes in a 14 oz ($2.48 in Walmart). Can which is almost 1 lb of beef! You will have the full nutrient profile of salmon in a canned and easy to store vehicle. The omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein found in this fish will keep you nutritious and full.
Canned salmon have an amazing shelf life too. You will have at least 3 years on best purchasing of the drug at the time of purchase. The other trick with canned meats is that 5 years after the best buy date, you can keep those food products and enjoy them.
Please share your thoughts in the comment area, so we can all get as many good ideas as possible.
