Essential Ingredients That Could Save Your Life If Stockpiled

The state of the economy and inflation is becoming a more real problem than most are prepared for. This list of essential ingredients gives you dozens of meals options and have minor variation with the ingredients.

Flour

The first item on the grocery essentials list is, of course, flour. You will probably be both surprised and appalled to discover what all you can create from just white flour. It is a key ingredient in so many recipes. Just know that with flour , the more the better.

Sugar

It is no secret that great things are made using sugar. There are not a lot of dry storage substitutes for sugar that you can stock up on affordably. So you might as well go for it next time you're at the grocery store, splurge on the big bag of sugar and start your hoarding habits.

The best way to store sugar is in an airtight container. Sugar stored in this manner can last for years, and it will remain fresh for up to six months.

Dry Milk

Dry milk is an essential ingredient for baking, cooking and making coffee. Not only does it add s delicious flavor to your food, but it also can help bind ingredients together.

Dry milk can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months. Be sure to keep it in a cool and dry place out of direct sunlight. In drastic times, this would be a blessing. Don't forget to grab some next time you're out.

Dry Beans

Beans can help you survive whatever comes your way because they can last for years without being refrigerated - you can even store them outdoors without worrying if they'll spoil.

Dry beans can be stored in an airtight container for up to two years. Be sure to keep them in a cool and dry place out of direct sunlight. Remember that canned beans can be stored in this fashion as well.

Cooking Oil

Cooking oil is the perfect addition to your stockpile because it can be used for so many things. It can be used to cook your food, fry your favorite foods or even as a carrier for other ingredients. 

Buying extra cooking oil may cost you a little extra now but it will save you from spending so much in the long run when you can make your own at home. 

Cooking oil can be stored in an airtight container for up to two years. Make sure to store it in a cool and dry place out of direct sunlight. You can even store it outdoors without worrying about spoiling as long as you take precautions to keep the container away from insects and other pests. 

Powdered Eggs

Eggs are an essential ingredient for many dishes, but they can also be use das a form of currency during an emergency, especially in the event of a monetary crisis.

You can purchase powdered eggs in bulk at most stores. If you're unsure how to use them in your recipes, search the web or check out some books from your local library. 

Salt and Pepper

Salt and pepper are staples in most pantries, and if you're planning a doomsday prep then you need plenty of these handy spices too! Not only do they add flavor to you food, but they can also help you preserve it. 

Salt and pepper can be stored in an airtight container for up to two years. If you're storing it outside, make sure to place it in a dry place where it won't be exposed to moisture or direct sunlight. This is also important if you plan on storing your salt in larger quantities because it's easy for the granules to absorb any liquid that might form as it sits for long periods of time. 

When it comes to salt, make sure to buy iodized salt if you're in an area with contaminated soil. This will ensure that the salt you are eating is safe for you and your family. You can also use kosher salt for cooking if you need to dilute the flavor a little bit. If you'll be using this only for baking purposes you can opt for non-iodized table salt instead. 

Iodized salt - contains iodine, an essential mineral that is used in our body to make thyroid hormones.

Cinnamon and Other Spices

When you hoard food, it's important to remember that you are not only saving it for yourself or family. There may be others in your survival group who rely on you for food and supplies. It never hurts to stockpile all the dried spices you have space for. 

They won't spoil and they can add so many different levels and dimensions to food. They are a sure fire way to make sure everyone can spice and season their food to their own taste. 

To Sum It All Up 

We live in uncertain times. There might not be much you can be doing to prepare yourself and your family for a potential famine or food shortage, but are undoubtedly little things that could make a world of difference. 

Nest shopping trip you take try and be conscious of buying extra for a future that could see real food crisis. 

It wouldn't hurt to be buying things like airtight containers to store food in and jars for canning your own crop. That is after all the next step to pioneering and off grid living.