While easy to stockpile, canned/jarred foods aren’t always the healthiest option. If you do want to stockpile jarred food for disaster preparedness, be sure you use earthquake-proof shelving. I prefer canned foods over jars because glass can break easily. In addition to not requiring refrigeration, these foods can (in theory) last forever and are good to eat long past their expiration dates. Pancake mix – Store pancake mix long term.There’s also textured soy protein (TSP) cook in water, and you’ve got a healthy vegetarian protein. TVP: This stands for textured vegetable protein.Read how to dehydrate food and how long does dehydrated food last. Dehydrated fruits and veggies: Note that home-dehydrated foods don’t last as long as store-bought ones.Tortillas: The expiration date on these varies, so check before you stockpile them.Discard if there are signs of mold or if it becomes slimy when cooked. Pasta: The expiration date of pasta is usually 1-2 years, but it is generally still safe to eat past the expiration date.Cereals: When unopened, most boxed cereal will last around 1 year past the expiration date.The brand Fantastic also makes a black bean mix and vegetarian chili mix. Dried bean powders: Includes instant refried beans, hummus mix, and falafel mix.See how to store beans for the long term. Beans and lentils: Note that these take a very long time to cook.See how to store flour for the long term. Keep them in a cool, dry place, or repackage them in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Flours: Whole grains last longer than flour.Grains: Such as instant rice, quinoa, couscous, barley….If you want dry foods to last for a long time out of the fridge, you’ll need to repackage them in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. However, they can succumb to mold growth, pest infestation, and oxidation. These dry foods can last for years without refrigeration or special storage methods. This is what usually comes to mind when thinking of shelf-stable foods. You don’t want to end up just eating dry pasta or peas from the can! Variety means you’ll have more nutritious and appetizing meals. Tip: When building up a stockpile of non-perishable foods, balance carbs, proteins, fruits/veggies, and healthy fats.
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