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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Hints On Longterm Food Storage

By Brandon Rice


Your family might face food shortages during unexpected lean times as a result of financial turmoil, supply chain collapses and even declined local crop production. If you have adequate storeroom, you will weather the storm much better than those who are less prepared. That is why longterm food storage should be considered as a very intelligent decision.

Storerooms may require a huge space to be effective. For this reason, a small garage without adequate space may not be able to accommodate enough supplies for such lean periods and for a long period of time especially when the family capacity is big, for instance 5-6 family members. Purchase of space saving containers enables you to make a maximum use of the available space no matter how small it is.

One needs to decide on a specific location inside the house. A basement can offer you enough space for this exercise. This area should be well ventilated. No moisture and humidity should come in contact with stack up items as it reduces their shelf life.

You can also use any other well-insulated sections of your home such as the pantry for this purpose. If you utilize spaces close to kitchen, you must keep heat sources away from the stored items. You need to select containers that allow you to utilize every corner of the closet. For example, there are space saving containers designed to facilitate even under-the-bed stores.

Such containers can be easily bought online. In addition, seeking a supplier who supplies groceries to you in case of emergency is also advisable if you have limited space. Such suppliers ensure that taste and quality is maintained using natural storage methods.

Remember, the rise of grocery prices normally signifies a possibility of food shortages. With this in mind, you need not hesitate, but make a consideration of longterm food storage. In addition to groceries, water supply should be adequate to cater for any emergencies during the dry seasons.




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