Sanctions imposed by Russia against a number of food products produced in Western countries may well lead to higher food prices. However, it is not necessary to store cheese, fish and milk, because such goods are stored for a very short time.
For those wishing to replenish their own reserves, we offer Top-10 products that you can buy for future use .
Contents:
- 10. Tea and coffee
- 9. Grocery( sugar, salt, pasta and cereals)
- 8. Drinks
- 7. Canned food
- 6. Honey
- 5. Hamon
- 4. Potatoes, onion, pumpkin
- 3. Cookiesand chocolate
- 2. Alcohol
- 1. Nuts, candied fruits and dried fruits
10. Tea and coffee
The shelf life of these products is from 1 to 3 years. Lovers of natural coffee for long-term storage should better buy it in grains, sealed in vacuum packaging. But tea and coffee, bought by weight, should be stored in tightly closed containers in a dark and indispensable dry place for no more than six months.
9. Grocery( sugar, salt, macaroni and cereals)
Such products can be bought at wholesale warehouses and bases. Thus, you can save 10-25% of the cost. It is important to allocate a dry, cool place for storage of groceries. It should be remembered. That whole cereals are stored for much longer than flakes.
8. Drinks
Bottled water, juices in a package of tetra-pack, carbonated drinks can be safely purchased for 6 months. The purchase of beverages in bulk allows you to save up to 15% of their cost.
7. Canned food
Green peas, olives, fruit in syrup, stew - all these products canned in tins and glass jars can be stored for up to two years. But it is important to remember that there are very few useful substances in canned food.
6. Honey
In a cool and dark place honey can retain all the useful properties for several years. Only the storage container should be made of glass or ceramic and have a tight cover.
5. Hamon
Bought as a single piece on the bone of the jamon can be stored for about a year. Usually for such a long-term storage, manufacturers pack the famous delicacy in a vacuum film. However, Spanish housewives often cover the whole leg with a layer of fat. But the shelf life of a chamomile cut into pieces is no more than 4-6 months.
4. Potatoes, onion, pumpkin
If there is a dry and cool storage area, potatoes and onions can be purchased for 5-6 months. However, in an urban apartment, creating ideal conditions for root crops and bulbs is almost impossible.
3. Cookies and Chocolate
The shelf life of these dainties is 6-12 months. By the way, chocolate should not be stored in the refrigerator, from this an unpleasant white coating appears on its surface. It is enough to choose a place with an air temperature of not more than 25 degrees.
2. Alcohol
Tinctures on herbs, berries, flavored drinks are stored no more than one year. But the shelf life of pure vodka is almost unlimited. Contrary to popular belief, bottled wine can not be stored for decades. Its bouquet of a noble drink will be preserved only in barrels.
1. Nuts, candied fruits and dried fruits
With a shelf life of 6 months, such products can become an excellent source of vitamins, for example, in the cold winter months, when fresh fruit is expensive and not as useful as in the high season.