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In A Nutshell, Helpful information.

In a Nutshell, what you need in order to survive through hard times or in an emergency includes Clean Air, Water, Food, Shelter, Communications and First Aid Supplies. Short-term emergency preparedness is recommended by the Department of Homeland Security. For preparation for long-term disruptions in electricity, transportation, foodstuffs or rising prices; we have assembled a wide variety of basic living requirements and materials. These could enable you to live through prolonged disruptions in basic services for up to 4 years or longer. Pages with shopping cart added are HERE.

*  Storage Conditions -- Packed without oxygen (as in our Super Pails (SP) which have the foods Vacuum Sealed in thick Mylar Bags, 4 mil, placed in a food grade plastic 6 gallon bucket with a Gasket Lid, hammered in place forming a secondary airtight seal). All Buckets RB and SP have a handle for lifting the buckets. Regular Buckets (RB) are foods packed in a food grade 6 gallon bucket with oxygen absorbers added and a gasket lid forming an airtight seal is hammered into place, #10 cans, #2.5 cans, Mylar Bags, with an airtight seal, Cool 75 degrees F. or cooler, dry and dark – out of direct sunlight. (RB is not recommended for long-term storage, because of possible loss of bucket integrity due to pliability of buckets, denting and cracking; thus exposing the foods to oxygen prematurely. If the bucket integrity holds, then the foods would be preserved for a longer period of time.) We recommend RB storage, if you are looking for a 3-5 year shelf life, but do not guarantee the integrity of the buckets longer than a few years. All number 10 cans and size number 2.5 cans are double enameled inside and out with oxygen absorbers in each can. Each comes with a snap on lid for use after opening. Number 10 cans all have ingredients lists, serving information and reconstitution instructions as well as nutritional information on each can!

If you are storing buckets, then although many say you may stack them 4 on top of each other. It is better to build shelving and let the shelf hold the weight of one row of buckets. This can be done inexpensively, with wood and concrete blocks. RB and SP Buckets are approximately 18" tall and 12" in Diameter at the top. Allow at least an inch between buckets. Do not let you food supply sit on the ground.

Store at 70 degrees F. or cooler! The cooler the storage, the longer the shelf life. Store in a cool, dry, dark place out of direct sunlight.

The number 1 destroyer of foods is oxygen, by the process of oxidation. Next is heat, then light and humidity.

 

Shelf Life -- The Shelf Life of our Dehydrated foods packed for long term storage without oxygen is as follows (Rule of thumb, if packaging and storage conditions are met*):

1-2 year : Nuts, Super Nutty Granola, Flax Seed, Brown Rice,  2 yr. Instant Yeast, Soy Beans, Flour, Corn Meal, and Vegetable Oils. Call for Vegetable Oil information! Store just as cold as possible. 

3-5 years: Cheese, Eggs, Mixes containing same, Real Meats, Hi moisture fruits (less than 12%), Banana Chips, Egg Noodles and Sour Cream Powder.  (This may be conservative since our suppliers state you can get 10 years on these products at 65 degrees or cooler.)

8-10 year life: Flaked grains, 6 Way, Soft Grain -- Rye, Barley, Oats, Rolled Oats, Quinoa, Ezekiel Mixes, Rolled Oats, Quick Rolled Oats, Oat Groats, Corn (dries out, can still be made into meal), Barley, TVP or Imitation Meats made from defatted Soy Beans and Molasses. 

10-14 years: Vegetables, low moisture fruits (3%), Dehydrated Non-Fat Milk, Apple Flakes, Peach Dices, Fruit Galaxy; Defatted Peanut Butter Powder, Pasta (except egg noodles) Beans (they are still nutritious, but after 10 years they dry out and will not cook up right – can still be ground into flour for making soups, dips and pastes like refried beans, etc.) 

13-20 years: Hard grains: Millet, Hard Red Wheat, Kamut, Durum, Soft White Wheat, Spelt, Buckwheat, Hard White Wheat, Triticale, - (high protein 14% when harvested, then drops to 12% protein after one year of storage), Salt, White Sugar, White Rice and Honey (warm up slowly, if it crystallizes).

Note: You may get a longer shelf life than this. If foods look good, smell good and taste good, then they are good! In an emergency situation, even if foods are or have begun to discolor, then boil them in water for 20 minutes, you will still get some nutrition from them and boiling will kill any bacteria in the foods.

Note: New 2008 March -- Pancake Mixes, Biscuit Mix, Muffin Mixes and Cookie Mixes have the oxygen absorber removed, because it was interacting with the leavening in the mix. They are no longer recommended for long term storage, but great for the shorter term! 

Definitions -- FEMA refers to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Clean Air can be accomplished by filters, gas masks, and isolating a space and purifying the air within that space. Clean Air -- Duct Tape, Plastic Sheeting, Gas Masks, Air Filters and Purifiers. 

Water -- According to the Homeland Security Office at www.ready.gov, the amount of drinking water needed per day per person is one gallon for emergency preparedness. 

Food -- 

One year food supplies meeting FEMA standards can be found:

Short term food supplies can be found:

Dehydrated Foods can be found:

  • Beans & Legumes Beans and Peas

  • Bulk Foods (Not packed for long term storage)

  • Bulk Snacks (Peanuts are packed for long term in Vacuum Bags)

  • Buckets of Foods -- Packed for long term storage in 6 gal. buckets, O2 absorb.

  • Camping and Emergency Foods, 1 lb. and 5 lb. Mylar Zip Bag packaging with Oxygen Absorbers. Camper's Choice Package, Family Camper Package and Pre-cooked bulk foods.

  • Cereals & Pastas -- Cereals, 9 Grain Cracked, Oatmeal, 6 Grain Rolled, Granola, Germade, Pasta, Spaghetti, Macaroni, Egg Noodles, Muffin, Pancake, Cookie, Roll, Waffle and Bread Mixes.

  • Dairy Milk & Eggs -- Milk Products, Sour Cream, Instant Milk, Powdered Eggs, Egg Whites, Butter Powder, Margarine Powder, White Cream Sauce

  • Dehydrated Foods Navigation to all dehydrated food categories!

  • List of Large #10 Cans Price List. All cans are printed with Nutritional and reconstitution information.

  • List of Small size #2.5 Cans Price List

  • Flour Flour & Baking Supplies, Salt, Cornmeal, Honey, Sugar, Yeast, Spice

  • Food Mixes, Casseroles, Meals, Stews, Soups, Entrees, Desserts and Drinks

  • Foods A navigational directory of all foods on site.

  • Freeze Dried, 100% Preservative Free and Additive Free, not packed for long term storage, delicious healthy snacks, bulk pricing list, minimum order on this line!

  • Freeze Dried Organic, 100% Preservative Free and Additive Free Organic. Not packed for long term. May combine with above Freeze Dried for minimum order and free shipping requirements. 

  • Fruits and Nuts Low temperature heat dehydrated Fruits some packed for long term storage, Peanut Butter Powder, Almonds, Freeze Dried Fruits. New items -- bulk fruit snacks, pears, apricots, strawberries and peanuts!

  • Grains Wheat, Amaranth, Golden Flax, Spelt, Rye, Oats, Buckwheat, Corn, Brown Rice, Basmati Brown Rice, Brown Flax

  • Organic Foods

  • Organic Grains and Beans

  • Organic Fruits and Vegetables

  • Samples

  • Sprout Seeds

  • Staples Information page. Packaging descriptions.

  • TVP -- Textured Vegetable Protein, made from Defatted Soy Beans and flavored: Chicken, Beef, Beef Jerky, Chicken Bits, Taco, Sloppy Joe, Barbeque, Sausage, Italian Sausage, Ham (Kosher), Bacon, Bacon Bits. Also includes Seasonings, Bouillon and Spices.

  • Vegetables Dehydrated, mostly packed for long term storage.

  • Vitamins

  • Year Supplies

Shelter -- See, Camping Tents and Wall Tents.

Emergency Heat -- See, Cooking off the grid -- Stoves, Wood, Coal, Propane, Charcoal, Pellets and alternative fuel stoves, solar ovens, camping stoves. Tent Stoves. Wood burning stoves.

Emergency Cooling -- See,

Emergency Communications-- 

  • Emergency Communications Radios, Short Wave, SW, Ham Radios, AM FM SW Solar, Hand Cranked, Battery Operated, Dual Fuel Systems.

Emergency Preparedness -- 

  • First Aid Kits,  S.T.A.R.T. First Aid, Responder Kits, School and Business Kits, Refill Kits, Snake Bite Kit, Surgical Field Kit, Multi-Person Medical Trauma Units. Abundant Life First Aid - Military patterned.

  • Potassium Iodide

  • 72 Hour Kits, More Kits Survival Kits, Executive Outdoor Support Unit, ARK III, Hurricane Survivor Kit, Traveler Kit, Alaskan Canadian Aircraft Unit, Family Support Unit, Group Support

  • Kosher Products

  • Disaster Food Kits, Emergency Preparedness Kits, 72 Hour Classroom, Office Kits, Honey Bucket Kits, Emergency Backpacks

  • Emergency Tools Water and Gas Valve Shut Off Wrench, 5 in 1 Survival Tool, Leatherman Super Tool 200, Specialty Knives, Sharpeners, Super Siphon Hose.

  • Emergency Lighting 36 Hour Candle, Pumper Flashlights, Light Sticks, GI Emergency Strobe Light, Forever Flashlight, Hurricane Lanterns, 120 Hour Nuwick Emergency Candles.

  • Fire Safety Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Ladders

  • Auto, Boat, Truck, Vehicle, Emergency Kits, Supplies and Tools

Camping Supplies

Food Processing Equipment

  • Grain Mills K-Tec Kitchen Mill, The Wonder Mill, Golden Grain Mill, Country Living Grain Mill, The Little Ark Grain Mill, Back to Basics Grain Mill, No. 2 Cast Iron Grist Mill,  Golden Grain Mill Deluxe. Wonder Mill Jr. Deluxe w/ both Burrs and Stones! Wonder Mill Standard Stone Manual Mill!

  • Family Grain Mill, Flaker Mill, Meat Grinder, Vegetable Processor, Grain Mill, Modular System, either Motor Base or Hand Base or Dual Power both electric and hand for use when power is not available. Can also make whole grain spaghetti pastas with the 2mm and 3 mm meat grinder attachment grinding plates and also crunchy or smoother nut butters. Specialty drums available for the Vegetable Processor to grind nuts and make puree' baby foods out of home storage. Stainless steel, where it needs to be!

  • Industrial Grinders, Industrial Mills, Grist Mills, Food Grinders, Farm / Feed Mills, Coffee, Herb and Spice Grinders.

  • Hammer Mills Commercial and Industrial Mills

  • All American Can Sealers

  • Conveyors

  • Bosch Universal Mixer

  • Soy Wonder Soy Milk and Tofu Maker

  • Food Processing Equipment -- electric and/or manual -- Corn Cutters, Nut Crackers, Mr. Pea Sheller, Electric Pea Sheller, Corn Creamer, Nut Cracker and Cabbage Shredder / Vegetable Slicer.

  • Nut Crackers

Non-Hybrid Seeds and Related Items

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Alpine Aire Packages
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Baking Supplies, Sugar
Beans, Legumes, Peas
Bean Information
Books, Cookbooks
Bread Making Tips
Buckets of Foods
Bulk Foods
Bulk Snacks
Camping Foods
Cereals, Pastas, Cookies
Dairy, Milk, Eggs, Cheese
Dehydrated Foods
List of large #10 cans
List of small #2.5 cans
Ezekiel Bread Mixtures
FEMA units year Supplies
Flours, Bean Powders, Baking Supplies
Food Mixes, Dessert, Drink, Gravy, Entree, Stew
Food Packaging Supplies
Food Bars, Food Tablets
Food Processing Equipment
Freeze Dried Fruits & Veg.
Freeze Dried Organic
Fruits & Nuts
Grains
Grain Information
Grain Mills, Food Grinders
Grain Mill Family System
Heater Meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kosher Products
MRE - meals ready to eat
Nutritional Information
Organic Foods
Organic Grains & Beans
Packaged Deals, Samples
Free Recipes:
Recipes & Trail Foods I
Recipes & Trail Foods II
Recipes & Trail Foods III
Shelf Stable Meals
Sprout Seeds, edible
Staples
TVP, various meat flavors, Spices, Bouillon
Vegetables
Vegetable Rehydration and TVP Information, Recipes
Vitamins

 

 



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