Friday, September 11, 2009

Long-Term Food Storage

Dry Products for Long-Term For Storage

Products intended for longer-term storage must be dry (about 10% or less moisture content).

Warning: Botulism poisoning may result if moist products are stored in packaging that reduces oxygen.

Dry products that are not suitable for longer-term storage due to moisture content, oils, or other concerns include:

•Barley, pearled

•Eggs, dried

•Flour, whole wheat

•Grains, whole milled

•Granola

•Meat, dried (such as jerky)

•Nuts

•Rice, brown

•Sugar, brown

•Vegetables and fruits, dehydrated (unless dry enough, inside and out, to snap when bent)

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