A few weeks ago, the world woke up to the news that China was calling on its citizens to stockpile food and necessary goods, and because tonight is more like yesterday, fears crept in many about expectations of imminent epidemiological crises that might occur as a result of the Corona virus mutation, which prompted some to search for what necessary goods should be stored. In a safe place at home, in case of any natural disasters or crises related to the disappearance of food.
The idea may seem to a large extent bleak, but the suffering of many peoples during the past two years during periods of closure or lack of food commodities, made some consider a crisis plan to avoid bad surprises.
Recently, a group of boxes containing food commodities appeared in the markets to survive in the event of any crises, not necessarily related to the Corona pandemic.
The indicative data printed on these boxes includes how many people and days they will survive in the event of a power and water outage, hurricane or snowstorm.
As for the validity of these goods, it reaches between 25 and 30 years.
Food commodity storage box for crises and natural disasters (communication sites)
Under the slogan "It's wise to be prepared," the companies have promoted the emergency fund, which includes the following dry goods:
12 bags of lasagna with cheese.
18 bags of creamy pasta.
12 bags of Alfredo pasta.
12 bags of macaroni with minced meat.
18 bags of Chicken Noodle Soup.
18 bags of steak stroganoff.
12 bags of potato pie.
6 bags of teriyaki and rice.
12 bags of baked potatoes.
18 sachets of tomato basil soup.
18 bags of beans and rice.
30 bags of dried strawberries.
60 bags of breakfast cereal.
30 bags of crunchy granola.
60 bags of cereal, dried apple pieces and cinnamon.
This is of course not all the contents in the boxes, but it is a model of the goods that keep the family members alive, and give energy because it contains high calories, and they are dry products in small quantities that only need water to be able to be eaten easily, and they are inside a tightly closed box that can be moved and stored For years without being affected by water, moisture and heat, and these goods are kept in completely vacuumed containers.
Most of the time, it doesn't contain any allergens, such as goods containing soy, gluten, nuts and dairy products.
Where did the idea of canning come from?
Storing canned food in tin cans is not a new thing, but it has been imposed by wars, crises and long journeys of exploration.
However, the most important development occurred after World War II, although the process of canning had been around since the 19th century, when British sailors and explorers found canned foods to be a relatively easy way to supplement their diets.
For example, Arctic explorer William Barry took beef stew and canned peas on his voyage.
By the middle of the 19th century, the middle class in Europe recognized canned foods as new things.
The American Civil War, the Crimean War, and the Franco-Prussian War brought hundreds of thousands of soldiers into the world of canned food.
Storing canned food in tin containers is an imperative imposed by wars, crises, and long voyages of exploration (pixels)
How to make a home life box?
Commercial companies have made a great effort in choosing the foodstuffs necessary for survival, assuming that you are isolated from the world, but also at relatively high prices, so you can also prepare a survival box in your home with the lowest costs, and the longest shelf life.
You may well know that the shelf life of most dry products may reach two or three years, but in fact there are many products that have a shelf life of 30 years, as long as they are isolated from heat and moisture and kept in completely vacuumed packages (through an oxygen absorber). ), and placed in a cool, dry, dark place that stays between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (12-21 degrees Celsius).
The American Red Cross recommends that you have a 3-day supply for potential evictions and a two-week supply for home use.
In other words, in situations where you might be stuck at home without electricity or other similar emergencies, you should have enough food to feed everyone in your family 3 meals a day for two weeks.
If you have to evacuate due to a natural disaster or something similar, you should have enough food to take with you on the road to feed everyone 3 meals a day for 3 days.
You should have a 3 day supply for potential evictions and a 2 week supply for home use (Getty Images)
cereal
Soft grains like barley, quinoa, and whole wheat grains can last up to 8 years if their packaging is airtight by absorbing oxygen.
flour
Unflavored flour can last up to 25 years.
After it is ground, the shelf life is greatly reduced.
dry noodles
Noodles can last up to 30 years in the absence of moisture or oxygen.
dried beans
Dried, airtight beans can continue to absorb oxygen for up to 5 years.
Experts recommend not storing it for longer than that.
They will still be safe to eat but will take a long time to cook and become more difficult to chew.
And dried beans and lentils can also be stored.
canned beans
Canned beans will likely keep good for up to 6 years.
dried corn
Freeze dried corn has a shelf life of up to 15 years since it is free from moisture.
dried meat
Store-bought bacon can last for about two years without being opened.
Keep in mind that the leaner the meat and without any fat, the longer it will last.
olive oil
Olive oil can last up to two years, but the bottle should be kept in a dark place to increase its shelf life.
Olive oil can last up to two years but the bottle should be kept in a dark place (Pixabe)
sugar and honey
White, brown, powdered sugar, and honey can be stored indefinitely if their packages are kept tightly closed.
tea
The tea can last up to two years, all you risk taking tea after its expiration date is quality and taste.
But you won't get sick from drinking expired tea.
What else do you need?
In addition to food, water, personal hygiene items, flashlights, blankets, a first aid kit and backup medicines should be included in any survival box.
It's also important to make sure you have everything you need to prepare and eat your food, such as scissors or a knife to cut bags and tins, and a stove if the food you're eating requires cooking.
The CDC also recommends storing at least 1 gallon of water per person in your household per day for 3 days in your home.
So do those who live in hotter climates.