[JC Denton]

What foods are the best to store in mylar with oxygen absorbers in 5 or 6 gallon buckets? I know that white rice, when stored this way, can last over 20 years. What other foods can I store like this that will last just as long?

 

[AsteroidX]

Beans will last 10 years (Black Beans, Red Beans, Pinto Beans, Lentils) some have an oil content that will cause them to spoil. Those mentioned are good.
Cormeal will last up to 2 years.
Salt Forever
Sugar up to ten years (both white and brown)
Pasta up to 5 years but is space inneficient
Flour (white) Up to a year

paste these dates let your nose do the testing for rancidness

 

[Fuzzee]

The dehydrated foods may be the longest, but lots of good foods, properly stored can last a long time. It's even questionable how long good canned food will last, because there have been many canned foods opened way past there shelf life, still perfectly edible.

Wise Food Storage - Emergency, Long Term, and Camping Meals

 

[WVprepper]

Freeze dried foods last the longest..They ahave a25 to 30 year shelf life if stored properly. I use canned food for short term and the FD for long term. Wheat will also last about forever if you don't grind it into flour to you need it. Do not forget to store water in a good quanity too..

 

[JC Denton]

Excellent thanks guys! What about black eyed peas?

 

[AsteroidX]

I found 1 year in an air tight container using original packaging. So if Mylar and O2 absorber itleast 3 if not more. Try using the 1 lb bags and replace as you use. That way your other 4 bags (considering a 5 gallon) will still be sealed.

 

[Fuzzee]

Honestly, at the rate the world is going down the dumper I really doubt you'll have any food that long. You'll have eaten it by then or left it behind running for your life.