Friday, January 15, 2010
The forum on What to store, how to store it has been completed
We had a good turn out this week. Everyone left feeling like they learned alot from the evening together. A list of suppliers was given out along with charts on amounts you will need to store for your family according to age and gender. Long term storage conditions were discussed, as well as the types of containers to use and how to keep the food in good condition for many years to come. Next week is How to keep an accurate inventory. Computer methods as well as paper methods will be given. This is important to have so you can determine where the holes are in your storage. Please come and contibute to the discussion. Check out your January 2010 Ensign-it has many articles on food storage. Those that are prepared or are getting prepared are following the prophets that have been asking us to do this for many years. You will be rewarded for your efforts. Did you know that the first recommendation was to have 7 years supply of food? Now that is alot!! We can do 1 year!! See you Thursday!!.
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I have had storage for many years and feel the comfort it gives. I have stored some products from the storehouse canned in #10 cans since 1996. As I am now starting to open and check these cans of food I am finding that the powdered milk, flour, beans,as well as other items are in great shape. The raisens were formented and moldy, the noodles turned dark and had an off taste. Over all most items were in very edible condition. Hope this helps someone.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the conditions you store your food in. Remember, that temperture, light, and moisture plays a big part in the storage of food. I have had people tell me that they have stored their noodles for over 20 years and they are in good condition. Raisens have moisture in them and therefore I believe that created the problem with them. Raisens should be a rotated item. I store Freeze Dried Raisens for long term storage so that molding and fermantation doesn't occur. Rotation will also keep food from wasting. I am glad that you reported to us. This is what we are looking for. You do get a great deal of credit for even having storage and following the consel of the prophets. Good for you and your family!
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