Freeze Dried Foods: My grandmother always said “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!” Her self-reliant spirit preserved and empowered our family over the years. When the imaginable crises or unthinkable event happened she was not only prepared, but willing and able to survive in any unusual circumstance. Technology can now be used in diverse ways to empower our ability to weather any emergency situation, especially where food storage is concerned.
When, not if, a disaster happens, and your run-of-the-mill, everyday routine is disrupted; freeze dried food is a viable answer. You may think these non perishable meals are something you take with you backpacking or on a camping trip. Think again! Technology and vacuum sealing have catapulted these MREs (meals ready to eat) into the future.
The difference between freeze drying and dehydrating foods is in the processing. Freeze drying food is achieved when food is flash-frozen, resulting in 98% of the water being removed. Foods prepared this way retain their fresh flavor and their nutritious value. Dehydrated foods are selected in the peak of their ripeness and dried, removing all but 2% of the liquid, this is accomplished with a highly refined process, producing a product that is both light weight and delicious opposed to canned goods.
Dehydrated food can be used when camping, but also make an excellent addition to your emergency food supply or can be used on an everyday basis. These processed foods can have up to a 25 year shelf-life and take up a lot less space than canned food. To prepare a delicious meal from freeze dried foods is easy, takes very little time and is convenient.
Freeze dried foods generally come seasoned, and are available from basic dishes to gourmet meals. These meals are not just merely survival rations! Some examples of the meals available are: Blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs with bacon, chocolate protein shakes and that is just to name a few of the breakfast items! For dinner the meals are delicious and simple to prepare, with offerings such as lasagna, beef Stroganoff, or fettuccine Alfredo. Your imagination is the only limitation to the variety of freeze dried foods available.
Because of their convenience, an incredible choice of vacuum packed meals are available. There is an astronomical number of companies providing these products. Shopping for prepared meals online can be a real adventure. Many companies offer storage containers, and food kits for every conceivable survival situation. From 72 hour kits to year-or-more food plans, your options are endless. There is also a growing number of recipes and everyday food preparation ideas online as well.
Food preservation is not an extremist-concept. It is a wise choice in the face of the present economy, a power outage, or an impending natural disaster. Storing food in this manner, not only stands the test of time, but can be a real life saver when you forget to stop at the market!