We all have favorite foodstuffs that we would include in any survival stocking, but in a prolonged survival situation, there are certain basic foods that you must include in your food storage.
The list below is a great starting point.
Staple survival foods
You’ll need to be really careful about keeping these completely dry and free from moisture.
• Rice: white, wild, jasmine, Arborio and basmati (brown rice does not keep forever)
• Hardtack crackers/biscuits
• Dried cranberriesOther survival foods
These survival foods never spoil, and will still remain edible long after their flavour has changed.
• Honey
• Molasses
• Maple syrup
• Dried lentils
• Dried beans
• Dried split peasSurvival foods that if frozen are non-perishable
Though these non-perishable foods last a long time if they’re left out in the open, if they’re frozen, their shelf life extends to indefinite amounts of time.
• Dried pasta
• Noodles
• Dried fruits
• Instant/freeze-dried coffeeBase ingredients
According to some sources, if you simply keep them unused, in an air-tight container and completely free of humidity and moisture, and you’re likely to never have to buy them again.
• Corn starch
• Baking soda
• Corn syrupSeasonings
Like with the base ingredients, keep these in an air-tight container, free of moisture and humidity, and they’re likely to never expire.
• Salt
• Sugar
• Pepper
• Spices
• Dried herbs
• Pure flavour extracts (pure vanilla extract, etc.)Survival drinks
Non-perishable drinks are another asset you can add to your survival food stockpile. Any alcohol over 10% that does not contain eggs, milk, and other dairy derivatives should typically last forever in a stockpile. Alcohol also has disinfectant and medicinal properties, so keeping it stocked, especially when it never goes bad, is definitely a good idea for any prepper.
• Wine
• Spirits
• Liquors
Obviously, a good stockpile of food will include much more than this list.
As a foundation for an adequate food supply that will allow you to eat healthily for an extended period of time and will last forever while serving as a basis for meal preparation, this list is critical.
For more information on food you should store and keep in stock, please visit More Than Just Surviving.
April Ciaciura-Sedgwick
I’ve always had the idea that these things will last a few years. But what if it’s longer then that? And stocking up on these can make you a target. Government has the right to take all food stock piles and weapon stock piles in times of crisis so hide well. And I recommend a good knowledge of wild edibles plants/mushrooms for when or if things run out.