How to build a long-term supply of food in your kitchen

Food storage periods They're usually pretty limited. It is not surprising that in difficult times people are increasingly turning their eyes towards such provisions, which will be easily stored for many months and even years.

And today's edition. "Site" It offers to recall food products, the shelf life of which is almost unlimited. Therefore, stocking them is always relevant even in a calm time. And big families know this well (and make impressive reserves in advance).



Food storage periods

1. Honey
   This wonderful product, created by hardworking bees, with proper storage can preserve the taste and benefit for years. The main thing is to protect honey from sources of heat and moisture. Of course, over time, it can sugar and change color, but this will not affect its taste.
   
   
   
   
2. White rice
   In the kitchen, white rice is easy to stay for 5 years. And if the owners seriously approach the storage of this product and place it in a vacuum container, then its shelf life will increase several times. It is amazing that white rice in the right container can be preserved for a quarter of a century.
   
   
   
   
3. sugar
   While many are surprised by the unprecedented excitement for sugar, knowledgeable aunts and grandmothers sweep this product from the shelves for a reason. After all, in sugar, bacteria can not conduct their usual activities, which is why the product remains usable for many years. Although excess moisture leads to the fact that sugar during prolonged storage sticks together and hardens.
   
   
   
   
4. Corn starch
   This product will be stored almost indefinitely. The main thing is to allocate a sealed container for it, which must be kept in a dry, dark and cool place. Although the shelf life of corn starch is usually considered only two years.
   
   
   
   
5. Lentils and peas
   A whole store packaging of dried peas without problems will lie for 5 years. And if you put peas in a vacuum package or sealed container, then there he is not afraid of anything for twenty years. Approximately the same dried lentils are stored.
   
   
   
   

Of course, this list can go on and on. For many years stored: instant coffee, canned food, soda, salt, vinegar, soy sauce. Drinks can also wait a year. The main thing is that the packaging is correct. For example, different liquids are better stored in glass bottles.

What products do you prefer to store? Tell me in the comments.