Description

Product Information:

The Mountain Fresh Freeze-Dried Food 30-Day Kit includes Mylar packages containing: 20 pounds of long-grain white rice, 8 pounds of black beans, 8 pounds of pinto beans, salt, and a soup base that can be used for seasoning or enjoyed as a comforting soup. The 20 pounds of rice serve as a nutritious foundation for various meal combinations. This Emergency Food Ration Kit is essential for disaster preparedness, emergencies, or unforeseen situations. Combined, the buckets offer over 38 pounds of nutritious black beans, pinto beans, salt, and chicken bouillon seasoning.

The chicken bouillon can be used for flavoring or enjoyed as a comforting soup. When prepared, the rice bucket alone provides a total of 45 pounds of rice, serving as a nutritious base for a variety of meals.

All items, except for the soup base, have a shelf life of over 25 years when stored in a cool, dry place. The soup base lasts up to 15 years with proper storage.

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Why choose freeze-dried foods?

Shelf Life

There is a direct relationship between moisture content and shelf life. Higher moisture content results in a shorter shelf life. Dehydrated food loses up to 90% of its moisture, but home dehydrators only remove about 80%, giving it a shorter shelf life. Top-end dehydrated food can last up to 15 years, and in some cases, up to 25 years, depending on the type.

Freeze-dried food is ideal for long-term storage, with a shelf life of 25 years or more. Storing freeze-dried food in a cool, dark, and dry place will further extend its storage life.

Preparing Freeze-Dried Food for Consumption

To prepare freeze-dried food, simply add water and consume once rehydrated. The taste will be nearly identical to the original. Dehydrated food requires boiling to rehydrate, which can take around 20 minutes, depending on the food.

Nutrition

Freeze-dried food retains most of its nutrients throughout the process. Once rehydrated, the food maintains nutritional value similar to its fresh counterpart. In contrast, dehydrated food retains only 60-75% of its original nutrients, while freeze-drying retains about 97%.

Flavor

Flavor is crucial in food. If it doesn’t taste good, why eat it? Both freeze-dried and dehydrated foods taste great, but freeze-drying preserves more nutrients and better retains original texture and aroma. Dehydrating uses heat, which diminishes flavor, nutrients, and texture. Most people agree that freeze-dried food wins the taste test.