Tip #19: Buy Dried Foods In Bulk To Save Money

 

As well as grains your long-term store should be composed of dried, freeze dried and dehydrated foods.  There is now a huge range of these foods available, including dried fruit and vegetables and meat products.  These are great for making soups.  Also consider storing fried fruit, such as raisins, dried apricots, dates, cranberries and mangos. These are healthy and can add a dash of color and variety to your diet.

 

Many of these can be ordered online and can be bought in built to save you money.  Because your long-term food storage won’t be continually used in the same way as your short-term stores, it makes sense to buy quantities.   Major food retailers offer good deals on packs of free dried food.