The nonperishable food Are usually commercial foods that have a long shelf life, are not subject to deterioration unless they are open or perforated and require no refrigeration.
The taste and nutritional content of some non-perishable foods diminishes in taste and nutritional content over time. It is important to know that non-perishable foods should not be in glass containers and should always be checked for expiration dates.
List of 25 non-perishable foods
1- Canned tuna
Canned tuna is fairly stable and has a long shelf life compared to other canned seafood products. The best way to find the actual shelf life of your canned tuna is to check the can's label and determine the shelf life recommended by the manufacturers.
Canned tuna usually lasts about 3 years, however, if the tuna is stored in a dry pantry, it can last for a couple of years. Of course, make sure that the can is not damaged or broken and that there are no air openings.
2- Energy bars
They are bars made of cereals such as oats, muesli, wheat, corn, rice, honey, nuts, with a macronutrient content of up to 70% or with a hydrocarbon content with a protein percentage between 5% and 20%. They provide a lot of energy and maintain body heat.
The ingredients contained in energy bars are not damaged from the perspective of food safety, however, their texture changes, loses moisture and they become hard over time. In addition there is a decrease in the level of vitamins and minerals.
3- Canned soup
Containing vegetables full of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, canned soup can be a healthy food choice. Some canned soups are high in sodium, high in fat, artificial additives and preservatives, but many food manufacturers offer healthier choices, such as low-fat and low-sodium soups, and organic soups without additives.
These types of soups can last up to 18 months, but must be kept in storage in cool, dry places.
4- Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
Noodles are an excellent choice as they are prepared in just 3 minutes and only need water. They come in different flavors like chicken, beef, mushrooms, shrimp, pork, etc. They have large amounts of sodium and flavorings and many calories from carbohydrates and fats.
Although these soups have an expiration date, eating them after these dates does not harm health, only if you eat after the recommended date its taste and texture change.
5- Pasta
Some of the most notable components of pasta are fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, protein, iron and magnesium. You get 158 calories in 100 grams of pasta. Its cost is affordable and well stored can last for a long time.
6- Corn Beef or Corned Beef
Canned meat is a preparation in which a cut of beef, traditionally the skirt or breast, is cured in a brine solution along with various condiments, and then cooked over low heat until tender and tasty.
Pickled brine is similar to pickle used to make pickles. Therefore, it can be said that canned meat is essentially beef in vinegar. Corned beef or canned meat can last 2 to 5 years and is already open for 7 to 10 days.
7- Canned corn
He corn Is rich in antioxidants and beneficial phytonutrients, and canned corn is said to offer more benefits than the fresh variety. When cooked, corn releases a compound called Ferulic acid , Which could help prevent cancer.
In addition to ferulic acid, canned corn contains healthy amounts of minerals and vitamins. One cup contains 420 mg of potassium, significantly more than the amount found in one banana little. This essential mineral is needed to keep blood pressure stable.
Canned sweetcorn also provides 2,404 mg of niacin - or vitamin B3 - per cup. Vitamin B3 helps release energy from food, reduce high blood pressure and maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Finally, canned corn has lutein and zeaxanthin, a pair of antioxidant carotenoids that could help prevent macular degeneration, an age-related eye disease.
8- Canned spaghetti or ravioli
The cans of spaghetti or ravioli usually come with the Italian tastes included and in a variety of presentations. Precooked dishes with great diversity of flavors (spaghetti with meat, chicken, various types of cheeses, mushrooms, etc.). Just warm up and make up a good portion of food.
9- Sugar
Sucrose or sugar It can be kept cool but it can hardly be prevented from turning into hard rocks. Since the texture may change over time, the best way to store the sugar is in its original container in the pantry.
However, if the bag is opened, it can be poured into another airtight container. Unlike white sugar, brown sugar can last even longer if stored in a suitable environment. Sugar has an infinite shelf life because it does not support bacterial growth.
10- Instant coffee
When it comes to coffee , Specifically instant coffee, can be kept fresh for long periods of time. It is important to keep the vacuum sealed and away from moisture and heat as this will give you a lifespan of years and years.
11- Salt
Whether it's table salt, kosher salt or sea salt, they will all remain fresh as the first day of purchase over the years. Salt is chemically stable, which means that it does not degrade, so there is probably no expiration date on a salt pack.
Although the salt does not expire, the added ingredients, such as iodine, can shorten its shelf life. The shelf life of iodized salt is about five years. The best way to store salt is in its original airtight container in a cool, dark place.
12- Rice
White, wild, arborio, jasmine and basmati rice have an infinite shelf life. It is best to keep the rice in an airtight container in a cool, dry area to avoid any deterioration.
13- Strong liquors
Liquors such as whiskey , Bourbon and vodka have an infinite shelf life, as they are so high in alcohol content. The key to maintaining these drinks is to keep the bottle upright, unlike the way a wine bottle is stored.
14- Honey
It is said that the honey Lasts forever and is thus, since it has an indefinite useful life. It is the properties of processed honey that prevent it from becoming a seedbed of microbes and other things that can spoil or contaminate it.
As long as these properties do not alter, the processed honey has an indefinite useful life. However, unprocessed honey has not filtered and eliminated its impurity, so its duration is about one year.
Honey is created for the purpose of being stored. Because bees need to eat during the winter, their evolutionary goal was to create a food source that would not spoil for a good while.
15- Dried beans
The Beans Dried beans like red beans, black beans, chickpeas and others, are high in calories, contain a good amount of protein per serving, several essential vitamins and minerals. Dried beans have a long shelf life.
16- Peanut butter
The butter of peanut Is a food full of protein and essential fatty acids, and also contains many essential vitamins and minerals (such as copper and iron).
Peanut butter has a very low moisture content and a high oil content and when sealed there is little chance of bacterial growth.
17- Flour
Flour is a very durable product, but it oxidizes over time, and also attracts insects. The flour lasts three to six months in its sealed pouch, up to a year in the refrigerator and more if stored in a freezer.
18- Condiments or spices
Condiments are excellent survival foods, as they are foods that last forever, and over time only weakens their taste. You have to keep them in airtight containers, free of moisture and chances are that by taking such measures, they never expire.
Among the condiments we can find the Pepper , Salt, spices, dried herbs and pure-tasting extracts such as vanilla extract .
19- Vinegar
Vinegar (white, apple, balsamic, raspberry, rice wine and red wine vinegar). While these foods probably change their taste after some time, they are safe to eat even after a long time. The best way to keep the vinegar is in an airtight container, free of moisture and in a dark and cool place, away from sunlight.
20- Base ingredients (cornstarch, baking soda, corn syrup)
These basic ingredients can be the perfect survival food. According to some sources, if you keep them unused, in an airtight container completely free of moisture, you will probably never have to buy them again.
21- Coconut oil
It is believed that the coconut oil Lasts longer than any other type of oil on supermarket shelves. It has a wide variety of uses in cooking and health and home remedies and can last for more than two years. Like coconut oil, honey has many curative properties and well stored, can last even many years.
22- Powdered milk
Milk powder is a food rich in phosphorus, vitamin B7, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, calcium and protein. If stored in a cool, dry place, it is believed that milk powder can last up to 10 years. Put the milk powder in an airtight container that prevents oxygen from entering to further extend its life.
23- Whole wheat crackers
Cookies are a good replacement for bread and are a good source of fiber. Because of their higher fat content, whole-grain or whole-grain crackers have a shorter shelf life but if stored well, crackers to prolong their freshness for a long time.
24- Energy drinks
The electrolytes and carbohydrates that we find in these drinks Help rehydrate and replenish body fluid when water is scarce. They provide high energy levels.
25- Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E and a very good source of copper and Vitamin B1 . In addition, sunflower seeds are a good source of manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate and niacin.
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E, the body's main fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin E travels throughout the body by neutralizing free radicals that otherwise damage structures and molecules that contain fat, such as cell membranes, brain cells and cholesterol.
Vitamin E has important anti-inflammatory effects that result in reduced symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, conditions in which free radicals and inflammation play an important role.
Vitamin E present in sunflower seeds has also been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, help decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and helps reduce the development of diabetic complications.
Phytosterols present in sunflower seeds reduce blood levels of cholesterol, increase the immune response and decrease the risk of certain cancers.
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