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5 Reasons Why Home Freeze Dried Food is Better Than Store-Bought

5 Reasons Why Home Freeze Dried Food is Better Than Store-Bought

Freeze-dried food is an excellent addition to an emergency food supply.  If properly stored, it can last up to 25 years, maintains 99% of its original nutritional quality, and is very easy to prepare in an emergency with just hot water in under 10 minutes.

You can buy freeze-dried food directly online, but making your freeze-fried food is now possible and extremely easy.  Admittedly, there is a considerable upfront cost for one of these devices, but it will pay for itself in a short amount of time which we’ll discuss in just a moment.

So what advantages does home freeze-dried food have over store-bought?  In this blog, we’ll look at five things you should consider before you start the process of building out a sizeable freeze-dried food inventory.  I just recently did a video about building a one-year food storage setup and I’ll be adding a considerable amount of freeze-dried food to it shortly as I want food stored away that is already cooked in advance and ready if there’s a major event or emergency.  I’ve also done blogs in the past that go into a much deeper dive covering the freeze-drying process, which I’ll link to in the cards above and the description section below if you want to check those out.  So let’s jump in.

If you’re starting with developing your food inventory, there’s nothing wrong with picking up the typical Mountain House or other brands of freeze-dried food.  I just found over time that these items we’re about to cover were selling points for me as to why investing in one of these machines made more sense in the long run.  If you want to check out the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer anytime during the blog, you can check them out on my website at www.cityprepping.com/freezedryer

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Food rotation is important if you have freeze-dried or dehydrated foods in your stockpile

Food rotation is important if you have freeze-dried or dehydrated foods in your stockpile

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(Natural News) After setting up a food stockpile, you need to regularly rotate your supplies to ensure that you always have a fresh batch of food. Set aside some time for checking your stash of emergency food on a semi-regular basis. Check if your family can eat the food that you have stockpiled and make sure to rotate your supplies to prevent spoilage. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com)

Stocking up on freeze-dried or dehydrated foods

When considering freeze-dried or dehydrated food for your stockpile, try them first before buying in bulk. Doing this gives you and your family a chance to taste the food before SHTF to avoid being left with freeze-dried products that no one in your family likes.

A lot of freeze-dried or dehydrated food products are made by commercial processors who seal them in #10 cans with oxygen absorbers. In some cases, these products may be sealed Mylar foil packets.

Like most foods, freeze-dried foods don’t last forever. Some freeze-dried foods only have a shelf life of around three to five years, like butter powder. Even #10 cans with cheeses and mixes with cheese ingredients may have a shorter shelf life than you would expect.

Always check the expiration date of your supplies. When sampling the food from your stockpile, take note of the color, smell and taste of each item. If something looks or tastes bad, dispose of them properly.

When implementing a food rotation system, consume the items nearest their expiration date first and replenish the items that you use up. Sort items in order of when you purchased them. (Related: 4 Survival foods to consider adding to your food pantry.)

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