Chapter 2 – How To Set Up Your Prepper's Pantry

 

Tip #7: Always Keep Your Prepper's Pantry Cool, Dry And Dark

 

 

The key concept when you are establishing your prepper's pantry is food preservation.  Food can only be effectively preserved if it is free of bacteria.  Bacteria breed in water and to ensure that they cannot breed in your pantry you must keep it as dry as possible. 

 

Unless you are freezing or refrigerating food, it should be stored in a cool environment.  The best temperature for almost all food is from 40 to 72 degrees. If food is stored at temperatures warmer than this, it will quickly lose flavor, texture, and appearance. 

 

 

These are important considerations when you are thinking about the location of your pantry. If you do encounter problems with moisture, consider installing an air-conditioning unit or dehumidifier, which are both effective at preventing moisture from accumulating.  Of course, these both require a power source. 

 

Light is also damaging to your food as it is detrimental to both the flavor and appearance of food.  It is preferable if your pantry has not windows.  If it does, these will need to be blocked up.  If you food is in clear containers, it is better to re-pack them in labeled boxes.

 

To prevent moisture from getting into packaging, makes sure that all food is stored in air-tight containers.