4Patriots Shares Common Food Storage Mistakes

Because they often end up washed ashore on beaches or floating in oceans, plastic bags are usually not the best solution for food storage. 4Patriots LLC shares other food storage mistakes for people to avoid.

Nashville, TN , United States – September 26, 2018 /MarketersMedia/ —

Many individuals are concerned about food waste these days. They’re looking for ways to keep leftovers fresh for as long as possible.

According to a recent article in the (Chico, Calif.) Enterprise-Record, plastic bags are not a particularly suitable solution, as many of them end up as islands of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean.

As producers of survival food, 4Patriots LLC of Nashville, Tenn., is interested in helping people keep their leftover food and emergency food fresh until it’s consumed. So, here are 10 of the most common food storage mistakes people make, whether they are storing leftovers or stockpiling food for an emergency:

Ignoring the importance of nutrition in the foods that are stored. This happens more often than one might think. Sometimes people are so concerned about the volume of food they store that they forget about vitamin and mineral content.

Using sacks or other containers that are not airtight. This is wrong for a variety of reasons. Air and moisture will greatly decrease the shelf life of stored food. In addition, containers that are not airtight increase the odds of insects or a critter getting into the food.

Failing to keep food containers in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture are two of the chief enemies of stored food.

Failing to keep food containers out of the light. It’s best to go to the dark side when it comes to storing food. Light can deplete the vitamin content of food.

Storing too many items that need refrigeration. It’s very likely that a crisis will include the loss of power, which could mean that refrigerated items will spoil quickly.

Failing to include enough of a variety of different foods. After a couple of days of eating the exact same thing, people want some variety.

Failing to maintain a good balance in the foods that are stored. Make sure that the various food items provide a variety of different vitamins and minerals.

Failing to include at least a small percentage of “comfort” foods. In addition to satisfying a sweet tooth, comfort foods will be a big help psychologically for individuals and families in a crisis.

Failing to check expiration dates and rotate stored foods. In each container, organize food by expiration date. When an item’s expiration date is approaching, eat that food – or donate it to a shelter – and replace it with newer food.

Storing all of the food in only one location. This is the classic case of putting all of one’s eggs in one basket. If a home is destroyed in a disaster, residents will be glad that they kept food and water at a secondary location.

“At 4Patriots, we provide airtight containers for our survival food so that it will stay good for a 25-year shelf life,” said Partner Allen Baler, whose Nashville, Tenn.-based company provides a variety of products to help people become more self-reliant and independent, including 4Patriots Survival Food.

The 72-hour, one-week, four-week, three-month and one-year emergency food kits from 4Patriots are good tasting and healthy, and have shelf lives of up to 25 years, so it’s not necessary to periodically rotate stockpiles.

The food in 4Patriots Survival Food kits can be prepared in less than 20 minutes and requires only boiling water. It’s contained in easy-to-store, space-age Mylar pouches, which keep out air, moisture and light. They are tucked inside tough, stackable totes that are discreet and store anywhere, including the basement, attic, garage, cabin or even an RV.

4Patriots Survival Food provides emergency food products that are shelf-stable for 25 years. 4Patriots Survival Food kits are made with food grown, harvested and packaged in the United States, and all of the meals are made without any genetically-modified products, preservatives or fillers. The kits are available in 72-hour, one-week, four-week, three-month and one-year supplies.

Contact Info:
Name: Timothy Boyle
Email: timm.boyle@4patriots.com
Organization: 4Patriots LLC

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