The most influential factors in the storage of grains is moisture and temperature. According to Utah State University grains containing less than 12% moisture and pulses (legumes harvested solely for the dry seed) with less …
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Canned food (also known as wet packed). A frequently asked question is how long is the shelf life of canned foods? Shelf life varies depending on the product. Foods having high acid content have the …
The following are 20 signs that you need to prepare and store food. #1 According to the World Bank, 44 million people around the globe have been pushed into extreme poverty since last June because …
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A question that comes up regularly is how much food is a year’s supply. One answer is a list put out by the LDS Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). Grains (wheat, …
Yesterday my wife and I decided to dehydrate a few vegetables. We found some peas, frozen corn and mixed vegetables on sale at a local discount house. These were taken home and placed in our …
The other day my wife purchased some 25lb bags of split peas from Winco. They were reasonably priced at about $12.00 a bag. Since we wanted them for long term storage, I decided to can …
The other day I found some oxygen absorbers that had been shoved to the back of a cupboard and forgotten. I think that they were about 3 or 4 years old. They were sealed only …
Materials needed You will need 2 ½ yards of material from a 52 inch bolt, 3 ½ yards if the bolt is narrower. Soft cotton or broadcloth material is best. Use a 20 gallon plastic …
What is a Wonder Box? A Wonder Box is a heat retention cooker. The major benefit of the Wonder Box is to reduce the amount fuel you need to cook meals. A source of information …
This the second part of an article on MREs, the first part was posted yesterday. Civilian MREs (meals ready to eat) are a confusing issue. There are currently a number of manufacturers producing MREs for …
