If you've been storing food since the pandemic, you may be wondering how long freeze-dried food lasts.
Emergency food should be nutritious and last a long time. There are many ways to store food long-term. One thing to consider is how long it will stay safe to eat.
Foods and ways of preserving food have different shelf lives. Canned fruits and vegetables last 18 months to two years, while dehydrated fruits and vegetables last six months to one year.
Most freeze-dried foods have a shelf life of 25 years. Here's what you need to know about storing them. They won't spoil as quickly as other foods, but use them within a month or so after opening.
How To Store Freeze Dried Food
How long freeze-dried foods last depends on how they are packaged and stored. If you don't keep freeze-dried foods in airtight containers, they'll spoil faster.
Mylar bags are often used to package freeze-dried food. This is the easiest and cheapest option, but you can also use cans or vacuum sealers if you want to spend a little more. Some people add oxygen absorbers to keep food from going stale, but this is not necessary.
If you plan on using the food soon, use a container with a tight lid.
Store the food in a dry, sunny, and moderate-temperature area. Freeze-dried food can last longer than canned or frozen food in moderate temperatures.
Fruits and Vegetables
Freeze-drying keeps food's nutrients. The vitamins and minerals in fresh food stay the same for up to 25 years if stored right.
You probably won't be able to store freeze-dried fruit that long because it's too delicious. You can eat freeze-dried fruit as a snack or use it in baked goods and smoothies.
You can also add freeze-dried vegetables to recipes. You can use freeze-dried vegetables in the same situations you use frozen vegetables. Freeze-dried vegetables are easier to store, last longer, and have more nutrients than frozen vegetables.
Staples
Food storage recommendations include having a supply of staples on hand that you can use to prepare food. These include flour, sugar, oats, and other commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
You can also freeze-dry eggs and dairy products. It takes a different freeze-drying process, but the result is items that don't need to be refrigerated, take less space, and keep their nutrients and taste when reconstituted with water.
These freeze-dried products should last as long as freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. The fat content of the milk or dairy product can impact how well it is freeze-dried and how long it can be stored. Sealed, low-fat milk can last at least 15 years.
Meat
Freeze drying isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of preserving meat. There are so many other options, like smoking, salting, curing, or freezing. Freeze-dried meat has as many benefits as other freeze-dried food.
Freeze-dried meat can be added to your food storage to provide protein and balance during an emergency. Frozen meat lasts about a year in a deep freezer.
Freeze-dried meat lasts 15 to 25 years. You can freeze-dry meat before or after cooking. If you cook it first, use warm water to rehydrate it. If the meat wasn't cooked, just rehydrate it and cook it like you would in its original state.
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