Cheap long life foods - DoomsDay Dishes

Rice (White Rice lasts 30+ years if stored properly) – No need to freeze. Keep in airtight containers.
Dried Pasta (Lasts 2+ years) – No need to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place.
Oats (Lasts 2+ years) – Can freeze for indefinite storage. Keeps bugs out.
Flour (Lasts 1-2 years, but can go rancid in heat) – Freeze for 2-5 years! Keeps it fresh and pest-free.
Cornmeal (Lasts 1-2 years, but can get stale) – Freeze for 2+ years.

Dried Beans (Lasts 10+ years) – No need to freeze. Store airtight.
Canned Beans (Lasts 2-5 years) – No need to freeze. Just store in a cool place.
Lentils (Lasts 3+ years) – No need to freeze.
Peanut Butter (Lasts 2+ years, but can go rancid over time) – Freeze for long-term storage.
Canned Tuna/Chicken (Lasts 3-5 years) – No need to freeze.

Canned Vegetables (Lasts 2-5 years) – No need to freeze.
Canned Tomatoes (Lasts 2-3 years) – No need to freeze.
Dried Fruit (Lasts 6+ months, longer if vacuum-sealed) – Freeze for 1+ year storage. Keeps it fresh.
Powdered Drink Mixes (Lasts 1+ year) – No need to freeze.

Powdered Milk (Lasts 2+ years) – No need to freeze.
Shelf-Stable Cheese (Velveeta or Parmesan, lasts 1+ year) – Freeze to extend life.
Cooking Oil (Lasts 1-2 years, but can go rancid in heat) – Freeze for 2+ years. Keeps it fresh.
Butter Powder or Ghee (Lasts 1-5 years) – Ghee doesn’t need freezing, but butter powder can be frozen.

Salt & Sugar (Last forever) – No need to freeze.
Honey (Never expires) – No need to freeze.
Vinegar (Lasts indefinitely) – No need to freeze.
Bouillon Cubes or Powder (Lasts 2+ years, but can lose flavor over time) – Freeze to keep fresh.
Spices (Last 2-4 years, longer if stored well) – Freeze for longer freshness.

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