THIS IS THE MOST "INEXPENSIVE" WAY TO STORE FOOD FOR A LONG TIME

Published on March 7, 2022
Duration: 9:23

This video demonstrates an inexpensive method for long-term food storage using recycled 2-liter soda bottles and common dry goods like rice. The host emphasizes controlling oxygen, moisture, and temperature for preservation. Key steps include filling bottles, compressing contents to remove air, adding oxygen absorbers, and sealing tightly. The method is proven effective by showing containers stored since 2019 with a visible vacuum effect.

Quick Summary

The most inexpensive way to store food long term is by using recycled 2-liter soda bottles for dry goods. Control oxygen, moisture, and temperature, and use oxygen absorbers to remove air, creating a vacuum effect that preserves contents.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Budget Food Storage
  2. 01:27Filling & Compressing Grains
  3. 03:28Capacity & Weight Measurements
  4. 04:44Oxygen Absorbers & Sealing
  5. 06:51Long-term Storage Evidence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most inexpensive way to store food long term?

The most inexpensive method involves using recycled 2-liter soda bottles for dry goods like grains. This requires minimal cost, focusing instead on controlling oxygen, moisture, and temperature for effective preservation.

How much rice fits in a 2-liter bottle for storage?

A standard 2-liter bottle can hold approximately 4.2 lbs of long-grain rice. Compressing the rice during filling helps maximize the amount stored and remove excess air.

What is needed to ensure long-term food storage in plastic bottles?

To ensure long-term storage, you need to control oxygen, moisture, and temperature. Using oxygen absorbers and sealing the bottles tightly are crucial steps to remove air and prevent spoilage.

How can I tell if oxygen absorbers are working in my stored food?

A key indicator is the 'vacuum effect,' where the plastic bottle walls visibly collapse inward. This slight indentation shows that the oxygen absorbers have successfully removed the air inside the container.

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