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Long Term Food Storage
Quick MRE meals are great for emergencies of short duration but when it comes to long term food sustainability, dehydrated and freeze dried food are the way to go. When bought in large amounts, both types of food can act as food insurance in times of chaos and crisis. While we all hope that the worse doesn't happen, stocking up on dried and dehydrated food in bulk has the added benefit of saving you money in the long run. You're not paying for needless fancy packaging and you even save in gas because you're making less trips to the store. Furthermore, as food prices are going up due to inflation, you are in fact, saving money when you buy for long term food storage. Freeze dried and dehydrated foods can last up to 30 years or MORE when stored in a dry place, at room temperature or below. Keep your cans or buckets of food from touching the concreate floor as concrete sweats and the moisture will rust the containers.
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AlpineAire Foods 7 Day Gourmet Meal Kit (25 Pouches) List Price: Sale Price: $95.25 You save: $45.28 (32%)  Eligible for free shipping! |
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Harmony House Foods Dried Vegetable Sampler (15 Count, ZIP Pouches) for Cooking, Camping, Emergency Supply, and More Sale Price: $49.95 Eligible for free shipping! |
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Shelf Reliance THRIVE Starter Variety Pack 493 Total Servings Six, 10 Cans Sale Price: $89.99 Eligible for free shipping! |
What's the Difference Between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods?
In freeze dried foods, the food is flash frozen and then dried. This process preserves the taste and nutritional value.
In dehydrated foods, items are picked for their ripeness, washed, the best parts are removed to be dried.
In both instances, 98% of the moisture is taken out leaving it lighter and easier to store.
Nutritional Value of Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Food
Stocking up on food for 30 years might seem alarming and leave some people to question the edibility of the food and its nutritional value. However, freeze drying or dehydrating food has minimal effect on lowering its nutritional value. If you compare these methods to others such as adding preservatives, canning, freezing and pasteurizing, there is no doubt that you're better off with freeze dried and dehydrated foods.
Given the wonderful cost savings, the long term food storage capability for emergencies or every day nutritious eating, you have to ask yourself, why NOT buy freeze dried and dehydrated food in bulk?