|
Food |
Storage time in Mylar bag |
Storage time in |
|
Rice (white) |
20-30 years |
1-2 years |
|
Rice (brown) |
5-7 years |
6 months - 1 year |
|
Pasta |
10-15 years |
1-2 years |
|
Beans (dried) |
10-15 years |
1-2 years |
|
Rolled oats |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Flour (wheat) |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Sugar |
Unlimited—No oxygen absorber. |
Unlimited (dry storage) |
|
Lentils (dried) |
10-15 years |
1 year |
|
Quinoa |
8-10 years |
6-12 months |
|
Barley (whole) |
20-30 years |
1-2 years |
|
Salt |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
|
Powdered milk |
15-20 years |
6 months - 1 year |
|
Dried vegetables |
10-20 years |
1-2 years |
|
Wheat (whole grain) |
20-30 years |
1-2 years |
|
Dried fruits |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Cocoa (powder) |
20+ years |
1-2 years |
|
Coffee (ground) |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Tea (dried leaves) |
10-15 years |
1-2 years |
|
Nuts (unsalted) |
5-7 years |
6-12 months |
|
Soybeans (dried) |
10-15 years |
1-2 years |
|
Chickpeas (dried) |
10-15 years |
1-2 years |
|
Dried meat (jerky) |
1-2 years |
3-6 months |
|
Bulgur |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Couscous |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Cornmeal |
10-15 years |
6 months - 1 year |
|
Mashed potato powder |
15-20 years |
1 year |
|
Soy protein (textured) |
10-15 years |
6-12 months |
|
Dried herbs and spices |
5-10 years |
1-2 years |
|
Egg powder |
5-10 years |
6 months - 1 year |
|
Chia seeds |
5-7 years |
2-3 years |
Summary
Storing food in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers is a simple and effective way to secure your food supply for emergency situations. It provides both security and the certainty that the food will stay fresh and nutritious for many years. By preparing in this way, you can rest assured that you will have food on hand when you really need it.
For more information, see the Knowledge section on our website , www.mylar.se