Freeze Dried Food Guide

Emergency preparedness requires home food storage for times of crisis or necessity, and freeze dried food is an excellent option for this category.

More nutritious, tasty and attractive than MREs and canned food, freeze dried food is made in a vacuum by removing all of the liquid from an entree, dessert or single-ingredient food, such as strawberries.

Because of the unique method in which it is made, freeze dried meals include all the seasonings, spices and flavors of a well-prepared entree. When the food is prepared and eaten, it will taste basically the same as it did the day it was initially cooked, prior to the freeze drying process.

To extend the shelf life of your home food storage, simply keep the containers in a cool, dry place and do not break the seals or open the containers until time of use. To prepare, follow the simple instructions on the container. All you do is measure out an amount of freeze dried entree or item, customized to the number of servings you need, and add water. After allowing the food to sit, covered, for a few minutes, it's time to eat! While any clean water will do, you should use hot water for hot entrees for taste's sake.

One of the best ways to build your home food storage is to buy bulk freeze dried food, allowing you the best cost savings and variety. There are a great variety of entrees from which to choose -- from Eggs & Bacon or Granola with Blueberries to Chicken Teriyaki or Beef Stroganoff with Meat.

Begin your emergency preparedness and home food storage with freeze dried food -- today. You never know when a crisis, natural or man-made, will hit.