Thread by @KalkinTrivedi

Thread: Long-Term Food Storage for emergencies.
1/10 🧵 | Long-term food storage is crucial for preparedness. Stocking up on dry foodstuffs like rice, lentils, chickpeas, pasta, and white flour can help you stay ready for food shortages. Here’s what you need to know:

2/10 Dry food storage life estimates:

White rice: 4-5 years
Lentils: 4-5 years
Chickpeas: 4-5 years
Pasta: 2-3 years
White flour: 6-12 months
Proper storage methods can extend these lifespans significantly. 🗓️

3/10 Whole grains can also be stored long-term but need special packing to prevent oxidation and turning rancid. Vacuum-packing with oxygen and moisture absorbers is essential. 🌾

4/10 | For longer-term storage, use Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers & moisture absorbers. This method can extend the shelf life of dry foodstuffs up to 20-30 years.

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5/10 | Plan & organize to rotate your stock. Use the oldest items first and replace them with new ones. This ensures your supplies are always fresh and ready when needed. 🗘

6/10 | Protein complements are vital if living off stored food. Combining cereals (like rice & wheat) with legumes (like lentils & chickpeas) creates a complete protein, essential for a balanced diet. 🍚 +🫘

7/10 | Long-term food reserves aren’t just for natural disasters. They’re also a hedge against economic shocks & situations like long-term lockdowns, as we saw during the pandemic. 🦠
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8/10 | Don’t forget vitamin supplements! Especially important are Vitamins C to prevent scurvy when living off stored foods & D if locked down. Consider storing a good multivitamin to cover all bases.

9/10 | Store food in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. This helps maintain the quality & extends the shelf life of your supplies.

10/10 Store emergency fuel as well. You'll need it to render your dried foodstuffs edible when power out or gas unavailable. Personally I have propane-butane burner, alcohol burner, & rocket-stove. A thermos-pot is nice for conserving fuel. Pay attention to ventilation.