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What to Look for in an Emergency Food Company

Nutrition and Special Diets

Even in an emergency, it’s not a good idea to ignore health concerns like diabetes or any other diseases. If anyone in your family has allergies or dietary restrictions, you should make sure your emergency food is safe for them.

Quantities

Do you want to buy full kits for a certain amount of days or pick your own menu. Having a variety also means that different family members can choose different meals for themselves which can be good for morale.

Shelf Life

If a disaster hits and your power goes out, that means your refrigerator will stop running unless you have a Solar panels or generator, leaving you with a chest full of spoiled food unsafe to eat. Shelf-stable foods, on the other hand, don’t need to be chilled and last much longer.

Here are some long-lasting grocery staples to consider: canned or dried meat and seafood, canned or dried soup, evaporated or powdered milk, canned or dried fruits and vegetables, canned brown bread, dried pasta, dried sauce mixes, bouillon cubes, instant pudding, cereals, jams and jellies, oats, nuts, snack and energy bars, peanut butter, and baby food. For all these and more, here’s a helpful list of pantry items and just how long they last.

FAQs

How much food do you need?

One company’s interpretation of a serving size may be different from another, it might be bigger or smaller, we should think about how many calories pre meal then on how many meals you may need per day, and the safest way to figure out your specific needs is by talking to your doctor. You also need to take into account how many members in your group, the caloric intake of each member, and the minimum length of preparedness. We recommend at least two weeks’ worth of supplies including water better in case of long emergency response times.

What foods have the longest shelf life?

Because survival food companies design their packages with long-term preservation in mind, certain meals can actually last around 20 to 25 years. As a general rule of thumb, Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) have the shortest shelf life (about three years), followed by wet-packed canned foods (approximately five, not including acidic foods, like tomato). Canned dry foods can last even longer, especially when sealed with oxygen absorbers, while freeze-dried and dehydrated foods last the longest because an environment lacking moisture isn’t habitable for bacteria.

How do you store survival food?

Survival food is designed to last a long time when stored properly. To make sure your inventory doesn’t go bad prematurely, remember these four components: low temperature, low moisture, low oxygen, and low light. Too much of any could cause your food to lose nutrients, taste odd, or spoil. Aim for just below room temperature, and try to avoid storing your supply in the attic or basement (unless they’re temperature-regulated), as they may overheat in the summertime.

For survival food that doesn’t come packed in kits or buckets, consider organizing your inventory on shelves in easy-to-grab tubs and other storage containers.

What else do you need?

Ahead of a potential emergency situation, you will need water, not only for drinking but also for cooking and sanitation. At the minimum, the CDC recommends storing at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for three days in your household. A two-week supply is even better, if possible, and keep in mind that sick or pregnant people will require more, as will those in hotter climates. Keep an eye on expiration dates and replace non-storebought water every six months.

A properly stocked pantry should also include batteries, a radio, flashlights or emergency lights, matches, candles, a manual can opener, pet food for any four-legged friends, medications, and first-aid supplies, among other things. If you have space, consider storing extra clothes and blankets, and if you must have hot meals, pack canned heat like Sterno.