Food Storage Guides-Large Publications

Prudent Food Storage: Questions and Answers
Alan Hagan
http://www.terrapsych.com/Prudent%20food%20storage%20FAQ.pdf

(125 PDF Guide)

0. Introduction

I. Shelf Lives

II. StorageTechniques

Grains and Legumes
* Grain Varieties
* Legume Varieties
* Types and Availability
* Moisture Content
* Cleaning It Yourself
* Storage

Dry Milks
* Types of Dry Milks
* Buying Dry Milk
* Storing Dry Milks
* Shelf Life of Dry Milks

Canned Goods
* Canned Milk Types
* Shelf Life
* Corrosion Prevention of Canned Goods

Sugar, Honey and Other Sweeteners
* Granulated Sugars
* Storing Sugars
* Types of Honey
* Buying Honey
* Storing Honey
* Raw Honey and Botulism
* Honey Outgassing
* Types of Cane Syrups
* Storing Cane Syrups
* Corn Syrup
* Maple Syrup

Fats and Oils
* Buying and Storing
* Extending Shelf Life

Cooking Staples
* Baking Powder
* Baking Soda
* Herbs and Spices
* Salt
* Vinegar
* Yeast

Infant Formula

III. Spoilage

Insect Infestations
* Pests in Dry Foodstuffs
* Control of Infestations

Molds In Foods
* Minimizing Molds
* In Canned Goods
* In Grains & Legumes
* Preventing Molds

Bacterial Spoilage
* Botulism
* Other Bacterial Spoilers

Enzymatic Action In Food Spoilage

IV. Specific Equipment Questions

Storage Containers
* Plastic Containers
* What is "Food Grade"?
* Finding Containers
* Pickle Buckets
* Metal Cans
* Latter Day Saints
* Glass Jars

CO2 and Nitrogen
* Dry Ice
* Compressed Nitrogen
* Equipment
* Putting It All Together
* Putting It Into Use

Oxygen Absorbers
* What Is it?
* Where Can I Find it
* Using Oxygen Absorbers

Desiccants
* What Is A Desiccant?
* Where Do I Find Them?
* How Do I Use Them?

Diatomaceous Earth
* What Is DE?
* Where Can I Find DE
* How Do I Use DE?

V. Shelf Lives

* Of Common Foods
* Dating Codes

VI. Resources

* Books
* Pamphlets
* Magazines
* Phone, voice, non-modem
* Electronic-online
* Suppliers

FOOD STORAGE - “Use It or Lose It”
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=http://www.emergencyhomepreparation.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2675&httpsredir=1&article=2569&context=extension_histall

Many people desire to maintain a 12-month supply of food in their homes. People store foods for convenience, for security and for thrift's sake. Having food on hand when you need it, saves you time and energy. It helps you avoid unplanned shopping trips and unexpected dips into your budget. In a financial crisis, stored food is like money in the bank. Buying in bulk or by the case allows you to take advantage of low prices. In times of rising costs, you will be eating tomorrow at yesterday's prices. ---CONTINUED---

Includes:

The Golden Rule
How to Begin
Meat Storage
Peanut Butter
Sugar and/or Honey
Spices and Condiments
Food Storage Week of Menus
Food Storage Containers
Shelf Life (in months)
Container Size and food Weight
Canned Goods-Excellent Food Storage
Food Storage Needed for One Year
Storing Fats and Oils
Recipes to Try
Featuring Wheat

Food Storage-"Use It or Lose It"-General storage information




“Use It or Lose It!” 125 page PDF
https://extension.usu.edu/boxelder/ou-files/fn503.pdf


Contents

1. Introduction

2. Overview: Building a Storage Foundation
Teaching Notes
Food and Water Storage Survey
Overheads

3.  Simple  Storage  Guides:  “Get  It  Done  and  Check  It  Off”

4.  Types  of  Storage
Teaching Notes
Overheads 7
2 Hour Home Emergency Kit Handout

5. Current Storage: “How Much Do You Now Have?”  
Nutrition  Inventory
Teaching Notes
Overheads  
Food and Water Storage
Nutrition Inventory Handout

6.  How  to  Store  What  You  Use
Teaching Notes
Food Storage Planner Handout
Overhead

7.  Water  Storage
Teaching NotesOverheads

8. “How Old Is TOOO Old?“
Teaching Notes
Safety of Stored Foods
Quality of Stored Foods
Nutritional Value of Stored Foods
Storage  Conditions  
Using  Old  Food  

Overheads  
Shelf Life of Stored Foods
Handout Shelf  Life  
Reference  
Tables
Using Old Stored Food Handout -Recipe  Ideas  
Demonstration—Taste  Test

9.  Rotating  and  Keeping  an  Inventory
Teaching Notes
Inventory Sheet Sample Handout

10. Where to Store It
Teaching Notes
How and Where To Store It
Handout Containers  
Pest  Control  
Ideal  Storage Conditions
Finding Storage Places
Food Storage Rolling Shelves Plan

11. “Use It or Lose It...”  Stored  Wheat,  Rice,  Dry  Milk,  Beans
Teaching Notes
Overheads  
Wheat Handout-Recipe Ideas
Dry Beans Handout-Recipe Ideas
Rice Handout-Recipes
Dry Milk Handout Recipes

12. Building a Storage Program
Teaching Notes Building Storage Program Handout

13. References

FOOD STORAGEI N THE HOME
https://extension.usu.edu/boxelder/ou-files/fn502.pdf

Reducing Waste and Maintaining the Qualityof Stored Food

Includes:
Who Should Have a Food Storage Program?
Why Have a Food Storage Program?
What to Store
The Food Guide Pyramid
How to Use the Daily Food Guide
Starting Your Food Storage
How Much to Store
The Storage Area
Storage Life
Causes of Deterioration
What Affects Storage Life
Packaging Materials
Keeping Bad Things Out of the Food Supply
Insects and Animals
Prevent Insect Infestations
Fumigation with Dry Ice Prior to Storage
Chemical Control in Insect Infested Areas
Physical Methods of Controlling Insects in Food
Deep Freeze Control for Grain.
Heat Treatment—Air
Dry Ice
Bay Leaves, Chewing Gum, Chanting Words and Phrases
References