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What Is Does Non-Perishable Mean?
A non-perishable food is one that doesn’t need to be refrigerated or frozen and that has a long shelf life when compared to other foods. While these items may expire eventually, they are great resources to keep around the house for not only potential emergencies but also for everyday use.
Baking Supplies
All-purpose flourAlmond flourBaking powderBaking sodaBay leavesBrown sugarCassava flourChickpea flourCocoa powderCoconut sugarGluten-free all-purpose flourA granulated sweetener like Swerve or monk fruitOat flourPowdered sugarTapioca starchVanilla extractWhite sugar
Dried & Canned Beans
Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and are perfect to eat alone or as an add-on to other foods, such as in soups, on rice, or even in black bean brownies. Some studies even show that beans may stay good to eat for decades!
Black beansChickpeasKidney beansLentilsPinto beans
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Canned fruits and veggies are great ways to get vital nutrients in non-perishable items, and they tend to retain much of their nutritional value through the canning process, (though the level of some vitamins may decrease). However, they can have lots of added sugar, so look for food packed in water or with lower sugar content. Canned fruits and vegetables are great on their own or when added to a dish.
ArtichokesCornGreen beansGreen chilesOlivesPumpkinSpinachTomatoes
Dried Fruits & Vegetables
Dried fruit is perfect for snacking (add them to nuts for a homemade trail mix), and dried veggies can even be rehydrated by adding them to soup.
ApricotsCarrotsCornCranberriesOnionsPeachesPrunesRaisinsTomatoes
Canned Fish & Meat
Obviously, canned fish and meat are a great source of protein and easy to add to dishes. Canned meat lasts at least a couple of years (vacuum-sealed last about 6 months, but are still a good option). Make sure you are buying mercury-free and safe-catch seafood, and try to buy items packed in water instead of oil.
ChickenMackerelSalmonSardinesTuna
Grains
Grains are a great planted-based non-perishable food full of nutrients and carbohydrates for energy. Choose whole grains since they contain more like fiber, magnesium, iron, and B vitamins when buying. If grains are kept in an airtight container, they should last at least six months.
Brown riceGritsOatsPasta (whole-wheat or gluten-free)QuinoaWhite rice
Meals
When picking out canned or prepackaged meals, look for organic and low sodium. Many canned soups have high salt content, so try to avoid those. You can also stock up on broth and stock, which you can easily add dried vegetables to in a pinch. You also might want to consider vacuum sealing your own meals. Here’s a vacuum sealer available from Target for only $35!
Bone brothLentil soupMinestrone soupPrepared meals, like vacuum-sealed dal, lentils, & jackfruit mealsSplit pea soupTomato soupTurkey chiliVegetable soupVegetable stock
Nuts, Seeds, & Nut Butters
Nut butters can stay good for several months up to a year at room temperature, depending on the type. Nuts and seeds are safe to eat from a month to a year, again, depending on the type. All are nutrient-dense, and nuts and some seeds (some as chia) are great sources of healthy fats.
AlmondsAlmond butterCashewsCashew butterChia seedsHazelnut butterPeanut butterPumpkin seedsSesame seedsWalnuts
Spices & Seasonings
While spices may not always add much or any nutritional value to your food, they are worth keeping on hand to kick up your meals a notch. These are some of our favorite’s that we like to keep in our spice rack at all times.
BasilBlack pepperCayenneCinnamonGarlic powderGingerNutmegOnion powderOreganoPaprikaRed pepper flakesRosemarySageSaltThymeTurmeric
Other Pantry Staples
Additional non-perishable foods we highly recommend adding to your shopping list.
Avocado & other neutral oilsBottled waterCashew milkCoconut milkCoffeeDark chocolateEvaporated milkGranola and protein barsHoneyJerkyMaple syrupOlive oilShelf-stable milk, like almond, oat, even cow’s milkShelf-stable non-dairy creamerSoy milkTea
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