Long-Term Food Storage Guide
Long-term storage is less about finding one mythical food that lasts forever and more about matching foods, packaging, storage conditions and rotation.
Think in systems
Organize staples by how often you use them, their storage needs and how they would be prepared during an outage. A resilient pantry combines ordinary foods with a rotation habit.
Dry foods need protection
The National Center for Home Food Preservation notes that dried foods can reabsorb moisture and be exposed to insects, so clean, dry, tight containers and appropriate storage matter.
Next step
Learn the difference between storage and active food preservation, or review preparedness resources that teach a broader range of techniques.
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