(Natural News) Preppers are frugal, and one way to keep your preps affordable is by taking good care of your gear. You can extend the life of your gear by making small changes, such as handwashing your clothes or prepping food a certain way. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Keep your tools in good working order for a […]

(Natural News) Storing food at home is different from storing them inside your car. Whether it’s going for a short ride or getting stranded in your car during an SHTF situation, having some food stored always comes in handy, just make sure to store them properly. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) Choosing food to store The first […]

(Natural News) Fresh strawberries are delicious and nutritious. Whether you buy organic strawberries or harvest them from your garden, one problem you usually face is how to extend their shelf life. According to Harold McGee, the author of “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen,” strawberries only last on the shelf for […]

(Natural News) Mayonnaise is one of the go-to condiments in almost every household. It goes well with salads, meats, and sandwiches, and it is packed with nutrients. It’s no wonder that people want to extend the shelf life of this all-around condiment. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland found a way to […]

(Natural News) When it comes to milk, you generally have two choices: You can get fresh milk and consume it quickly before it goes bad, or you could get UHT milk that can stay on the shelf unopened for months on end and accept the compromise in flavor and potential digestion problems this option brings. […]

(Natural News) You can store all sorts of items in your pantry as long as you have enough space. However, the key to having enough supplies when SHTF is storing foods that have a long shelf life. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) The foods listed below can last for a long time. Still, you must discard any food […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland investigated the oxidative and physical stability of mayonnaise after the addition of processed beetroot. Their results, published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, showed that the method of processing of beetroot affected the chemical properties as well as the sensory attributes of mayonnaise […]

(Natural News) Do you love cookies and crackers? You may want to reconsider eating these foods as they may actually contain pathogens. A study published in the Journal of Food Protection found that pathogens like salmonella survive in dry foods like cookies and crackers for at least half a year. The study, carried out by […]

(Natural News) How do you when your food has gone bad? Smell and taste are usually the best indicators, but even these can fail sometimes. That’s why companies like Braskem are working towards creating packaging that does the job for us. The thermoplastic resin producer has collaborated with Clemson University and Rio Grande do Sul […]

(Natural News) We’ve all seen the small label that comes on the packages of most of our foods. They come in different variations — they’re either printed on little tags or even stamped on. They also come by many words — “use by,” “best by,” “sell by,” “expires after” — and so on. For most […]