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| Powdered Milk | Mylar + OA | 15-20 Years | < 0.20 | Medium |

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| Dehydrated Apples| Mylar + OA | 10-15 Years | 0.30 - 0.40 | Medium |

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| Freeze-Dried Beef| #10 Can | 25 Years | < 0.05 | High |

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| Honey | Glass/Plastic | Infinite | 0.50 - 0.60 | Absolute |

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| Hard Red Wheat | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | < 0.45 | Very High |

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| Pinto Beans | Mylar + OA | 25-30 Years | < 0.60 | High |

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| White Rice | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | < 0.50 | Very High |

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| Item | Storage Method | Shelf Life | Water Activity (aw) | Caloric Resilience |

Water Independence

Jim R.

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Water Activity (aw) is a measure of the free water in food that is available for microbial growth. For long-term storage

Water Independence

Jim R.

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The Expanded Shelf Life and Water Activity Table

Water Independence

Jim R.

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Grains and legumes are the cheapest way to store massive amounts of calories.

Survival Skills

Jim R.

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2. Dry Staples: The Foundation of Calories

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Jim R.

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Jim R.

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* 25% Fats: 500 calories (55.5g)

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Jim R.

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* 25% Protein: 500 calories (125g)

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Jim R.

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* 50% Carbohydrates: 1

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Jim R.

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For a 2

Survival Skills

Jim R.

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Total Grams of Carbs (x4) + Total Grams of Protein (x4) + Total Grams of Fat (x9) = Total Calories.

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Jim R.

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To calculate the total energy value of your storage

Food Storage & Preservation

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| Powdered Milk | Mylar + OA | 15-20 Years | &lt; 0.20 | Medium |

| Dehydrated Apples| Mylar + OA | 10-15 Years | 0.30 - 0.40 | Medium |

| Freeze-Dried Beef| #10 Can | 25 Years | &lt; 0.05 | High |

| Honey | Glass/Plastic | Infinite | 0.50 - 0.60 | Absolute |

| Hard Red Wheat | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | &lt; 0.45 | Very High |

| Pinto Beans | Mylar + OA | 25-30 Years | &lt; 0.60 | High |

| White Rice | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | &lt; 0.50 | Very High |

| : | : | : | : | : |

| Item | Storage Method | Shelf Life | Water Activity (aw) | Caloric Resilience |

Water Activity (aw) is a measure of the free water in food that is available for microbial growth. For long-term storage

The Expanded Shelf Life and Water Activity Table

Grains and legumes are the cheapest way to store massive amounts of calories.

2. Dry Staples: The Foundation of Calories

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* 25% Fats: 500 calories (55.5g)

* 25% Protein: 500 calories (125g)

* 50% Carbohydrates: 1

For a 2

Total Grams of Carbs (x4) + Total Grams of Protein (x4) + Total Grams of Fat (x9) = Total Calories.

To calculate the total energy value of your storage

| Powdered Milk | Mylar + OA | 15-20 Years | < 0.20 | Medium |

| Freeze-Dried Beef| #10 Can | 25 Years | < 0.05 | High |

| Hard Red Wheat | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | < 0.45 | Very High |

| Pinto Beans | Mylar + OA | 25-30 Years | < 0.60 | High |

| White Rice | Mylar + OA | 30+ Years | < 0.50 | Very High |