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11 Emergency Food Items That Can Last a Lifetime<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Did you know that with proper storage techniques, you can have a lifetime supply of certain foods?\u00a0 Certain foods can stand the test of time, and continue being a lifeline to the families that stored it.\u00a0 Knowing which foods last indefinitely and how to store them are you keys to success.<\/p>\n

The best way to store food for the long term is by using a multi-barrier system<\/a>.\u00a0 This system protects the food from natural elements such as moisture and sunlight, as well as from insect infestations.<\/p>\n

Typically, those who store bulk foods look for inexpensive items that have multi-purposes and will last long term.\u00a0 Listed below are\u00a011 food items that are not only multi-purpose preps, but they can last a lifetime!<\/p>\n

1. Honey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honey never really goes bad.\u00a0 In a tomb in Egypt 3,000 years ago, honey was found and was still edible.\u00a0 If there are\u00a0temperature fluctuations and sunlight, then the consistency and color can change.\u00a0 Many honey harvesters say that when honey crystallizes, then it can be re-heated and used just like fresh honey.\u00a0 Because of honey\u2019s low water content, microorganisms do not like the environment.<\/p>\n

Uses: curing, baking, medicinal, wine (mead)<\/p>\n

2. Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although salt is prone to absorbing moisture, it\u2019s shelf life is indefinite.\u00a0 This\u00a0indispensable mineral will be a valuable commodity in a long term disaster<\/a>\u00a0and will be a essential bartering item.<\/p>\n

Uses: curing, preservative, cooking, cleaning, medicinal, tanning hides<\/p>\n

3. Sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Life would be so boring without sugar.\u00a0 Much like salt, sugar is also prone to absorbing moisture, but this problem can be eradicated by adding some rice granules into the storage container.<\/p>\n

Uses: sweetener for beverages, breads, cakes, preservative, curing, gardening, insecticide (equal parts of sugar and baking\u00a0powder will kill cockroaches).<\/p>\n

4. Wheat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wheat is a major part of the diet for over 1\/3 of the world.\u00a0 This popular staple supplies 20% of daily calories to a majority of the world population.\u00a0 Besides being a high carbohydrate food, wheat contains valuable protein, minerals, and vita\u00admins. Wheat protein, when balanced by other foods that supply certain amino acids such as lysine, is an efficient source of protein.<\/p>\n

Uses: baking, making alcohol, livestock feed, leavening agent<\/p>\n

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