A List of Storable Foods

In case of emergency, it is helpful to have a backup of storable foods to tide you over for a period when you can't access fresh supplies. This is especially important if you live in region prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, snow storms or floods. There are a few types of foods that store well. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Canned Fruits and Vegetables

Canned fruits and vegetables are packaged in airtight aluminum containers to keep out unwanted germs or pests. The food can be freeze dried or simply pressurized to keep it fresh. Common stored fruits and vegetables include strawberries, blueberries, bananas, corn, green beans and mushrooms. The food can also be dehydrated to be kept fresh for long-term storage needs.

Cooking Essentials

For the basics of cooking and preparing foods, there are an array of items that can be stored, including brown and white sugar, baking soda, cornstarch and iodized salt. Keep vegetarian broth on hand to add flavor to any cooking. This needs to be stored in a sealed container.

Freeze Dried Meat

Freeze dried meat can add a little spice and variety to the supplies and break up the monotony of bland food items. The meat is frozen when it is fresh, then the moisture is removed by vacuum from an airtight container, locking in the taste. There is freeze dried ground beef, freeze dried roast beef, freeze dried white chicken and freeze dried Italian meatballs, among other varieties.

Seed Storage

Seeds can also be easily stored. They do not need to be freeze dried or dehydrated because nature naturally provides a protective coating. Seeds can be eaten alone or planted for long-term food supplies. Common vegetable seeds include corn, cabbage, green beans, lettuce and squash.