9 Tips For Placing Your First Freeze-Dried Food Order
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Are you a busy family looking for ways to prepare healthy meals quickly, while also building a long-term food storage pantry? Freeze-dried food can be your secret weapon! While it may seem unfamiliar at first, freeze-dried food has come a long way from “astronaut food” and now offers a convenient, nutritious way to feed your family and boost your your long-term preparedness. Here’s what you should know if you’re thinking about placing an order for freeze-dried food.
I’ll never forget my first official order for survival, or prepper, food. My friend, Chrystalyn, was a pro at this, and she guided me through a bewildering order form with products and container sizes I didn’t recognize. At the time, I was a typical suburban mom who had never heard of prepper food before, much less placed a large order.
A #10 can? What was that? A #2.5 can? Is that what I need or is the #10 size better? What is wheat germade, and will my kids eat what I’m buying since it’s not in name-brand cans? If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t have ordered wheat germade at all and would have ordered far more #2.5 cans (Pantry Cans) of cocoa! Yes, we prefer brownies to an unknown hot cereal!
Now, with years of experience under my belt, I’m here to help you avoid those same mistakes! Here is my best advice to determine what to order from the best survival food companies, including my own personal favorite, Thrive Life. It’s a bit like having a meal prep survival guide!
To get started stocking a food storage pantry that will provide you with versatile, delicious, and nutritious foods, consider the following points:
Yes, freeze-dried food is generally more expensive than its fresh or even dehydrated counterparts. However, while the upfront cost is higher, freeze-dried food offers advantages for long-term emergency food storage because of its shelf life (often 25+ years), lack of weight, not requiring freezer space, and minimal waste. And for everyday cooking, you won’t ever worry about forgetting produce in the back of the fridge or reaching for something that turns out to be moldy.
It depends on your needs and budget. Consider the pros and cons to decide if freeze-dried food is worth it for you.
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Don’t be intimidated by the vast selection of prepper foods. Companies like Thrive Life offer familiar foods perfect for both emergency preparedness and everyday cooking. One reason I prefer Thrive Life is that its focus is more on ordinary foods that you can stock up on for emergencies as well as in everyday cooking. With this guide and a little planning, you’ll be well on your way to building a food pantry that keeps your family happy and healthy for years to come!