Food Storage Consumer Recommendations

Long term food storage has become increasingly popular in recent history. Although it is an expensive thing to do initially, the benefits far outweigh the costs. However, much information is needed to have proper long term food storage. How to begin long term food storage depends mainly on the type of foods that you wish to store and the amount of money that you are willing to put into it. There are staple foods such as wheat, corn and rice that are essential to one’s diet as well as many other essential foods. Beyond that it depends on what you would want to eat were you ever to have to depend on your food storage. There are different varieties of grains and other foods, some are better for storage, some taste better and some have a mix of the two. Research should be done by the consumer on each product beforehand to learn about it and how to store it and its usage.

Besides the purchasing portion of food storage, protecting one’s investment should be a major consideration of the consumer. Certain moisture, atmosphere, temperature and other conditions are key factors in the longevity of the food that is stored. Consumers should research into storage conditions for the food they buy before they store it or even pack it. There is a right way to pack food in order to store it long term and a wrong way which will allow the food to spoil fairly quickly. This information is readily available and any wise consumer should seek it out before under taking an investment of this magnitude and importance.

Top Online Resources:

  1. Consumer's Guide 
  2. Prudent Food Storage: Questions and Answers 
  3. Walton Feed
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