Are You Ready Series: Best Practices For Long Term Food Storage Part 3 of 6

Food Liner

Research has shown that over time, slow amounts of oxygen seep through the walls of plastic containers.  Consequently, over time natural elements, and even insects can find a way inside the container.  To add additional protection, adding a food liner, such as Mylar bags will ensure that there are multiple barriers for the food to be protected in.  Investing in the thickest grade of Mylar would be a good investment for your food storage endeavors.  Simply because if properly cared for, mylar bags can last up to 20 years!  Additionally, the thicker grade Mylar makes a big difference in the taste of food.  The greatest part of investing in these food liners is that because they are so durable they can be reused over and over again.

For those who are investing in a shorter term food supply, many simply pour the food contents into mylar bags, add an oxygen absorber and properly seal the bag closed.  This will keep a short term food supply  fresh over a given period of time.

Are You Ready Series: Best Practices For Long Term Food Storage

 Best Practices For Long Term Food Storage

Archaic food caches have been found all over the world.  The fact that our ancestors planned for the unexpected gives us a clear picture into their unpredictable lifestyle.  Foods such as nuts, extra tools and foraging tools were put away for a time when they were needed the most (Source).  Of course, the lifetimes of these preps were contingent upon proper storage methods.

These days, we know much more about proper techniques for food packaging.  With the proper storage tools a person can store many different types of foods indefinitely.  Learning how to store food is cost effective, simple to understand and is a life saver if an emergency arises.

Many preppers like to choose a multi-barrier system to store their food.  This barrier system is for long term purposes, and will keep natural elements such as sunlight, moisture and air out of the container when sealed.

Join us for this new series about Long Term Food Storage we hope that it will provide you with lots of information on the various practices of Long Term Food Storage.