Making Sense of Foods That Survive Long Periods of Time
When considering storable foods, think on a multi-use level. It is important to consider the value of each food based on such things as:
nutritional value;
storage life;
barter value; and
other uses asides from eating (like healing properties).
In the event of an emergency where everything becomes scarce, bartering for and with food will especially become an instant option.
4 foods: can be stored for over 10 years; can add some flavor to your cooking and make excellent barter items. If stored properly they can probably last indefinitely:
- Salt
- Sugar – Brown or White
- Honey (raw honey lasts longer & has better healing properties)
- Alcohol – Whiskey, Vodka, etc…
Hard Grains: Stored properly hard grains have a shelf life of around 10 – 12 years.
Grain stores the longest in an oxygen-free environment. Wheat keeps best stored…
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