The best prepper foods for emergencies

Contents

1 What is a prepper?

The current situation

2 What important things do you need for prepping?

Prepper food that you should always have at home First-aid kit - first-aid kit and necessary medication should not be missing when prepping Hygiene articles - soap and toothpaste reduce pathogens and bad moods Light & electricity - candles, lamps and camping stoves bring light into the dark and heat food Documents - family documents, certificates and contracts provide proof of identity and existence

3 How do you build up a stock of prepper food?

4 What should you look out for when choosing food?

Shelf life - A long shelf life of at least 6 months saves administrative effort Space - Prefer foods that provide a lot of energy and nutritional value for their size Taste - Prepper food should taste good, think fruit, snacks and chocolate

5 The government's recommendations for prepping

6 Preparation is half the battle

Our grandparents knew how important it is to have supplies. If the basic necessities are no longer available, they ensure that you don't starve and die of thirst. Even the German government has been issuing recommendations on crisis preparedness for years. But how do you choose the right prepper food?

In this article, you will find out how to choose the right prepper foods for a crisis-proof stockpile. So that you can protect yourself and your family from the worst in the event of a pandemic.

What is a prepper?

The term prepper is derived from the English word to prepare, which means to prepare means to prepare. It's about being prepared. Prepared for what? For an emergency or a catastrophe that may occur and restrict your life for a certain period of time.

The degree to which prepping is practiced is individual. Some preppers prepare for the end of the world with a six-month supply of food and NBC masks. Is this really necessary?

A far more realistic scenario is to prepare for no food for a few daysas the supermarkets cannot be supplied or you are snowed in. If you are a prepper food, you can bridge the gap for 10 to 14 daysuntil shopping is possible again.

The current situation

Just how unexpected a situation like this can arise can be seen from the current circumstances. Quarantine measures for containment mean that many truck drivers can no longer go to work.

Although it was managed well during the current crisis and there were no supply bottlenecks (except for toilet paper), things could undoubtedly have turned out differently. An example from 2019 shows this.

There was heavy snowfall in East Tyrol, which cut off villages and valleys from the outside world.1 Food supplies became particularly scarce in the Virgen Valley. Food was therefore distributed by helicopter²

Those who had stockpiled food here for crisis preparedness were able to avoid existential fears.

My tip: Wholesome foods are also a good choice, such as drinks and powders from SATURO. They contain all three macronutrients in an ideal distribution and completely cover the energy, vitamin and mineral requirements. Thanks to their long shelf life of up to one year, they are the ideal prepper food.

What important things do you need for prepping?

The most important thing about an emergency supply is that it covers all essential items. Particular attention should be paid to food and drink. However, documents, hygiene articles and medicine are also essential in an emergency.

Prepper food that you should always have at home

The prepper food list only includes Foodstuffsthat have a long shelf life and which one likes to eat. It's no use buying rows of canned green beans if you can't get them down in an emergency.

When choosing, make sure that all three macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fats - are covered. It is also important to ensure that energy requirements are adequately covered. For this, a daily calorie requirement of 2000 kcal per day per person should be taken as a basis.3

A combination of the following is recommended for emergency food supplies:

Carbohydrate-rich cereal products such as pasta, potatoes and rice
Protein-rich foods such as pulses, seitan, dried meat or whole egg powder
Fatty foods such as nuts and oils

Canned fruit and vegetables, chocolate, jam and other foods are good for adding variety to your diet.

Don't forget to stock up on water! We recommend 14 liters per person per week. For a family of four that wants to stock up for 2 weeks, that means 112 liters of water.

First-aid kit - first-aid kit and necessary medication should not be missing when prepping

A first-aid kit is generally a good idea for treating minor injuries. This includes bandages such as plasters, triangular cloths and gauze bandages. Likewise thermometer and tweezers and medicines part of the medicine cabinet.

This includes medicines prescribed by a doctor as well as freely available remedies. For example, medicine for diarrhea and nausea as well as painkillers and antipyretics. Don't forget wound and skin disinfectants!

Hygiene products - soap and toothpaste reduce pathogens and bad moods

Regular hygiene is important to keep pathogens to a minimum. Social interaction would also suffer if hygiene was avoided. That's why there should always be enough toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper in the house.

In the event that the water supply fails, also include Gloves and kitchen roll are also part of the emergency kit.

Light & power - candles, lamps and camping stoves bring light into the dark and heat food

In a crisis, it's not unheard of for the power to go out (temporarily). Without a backup plan, you will quickly find yourself in the dark with no way to prepare your food. Therefore, get Tea lights, candles, flashlights and spare batteries.

For the preparation of food, a camping stove is completely sufficient. With a few extra cartridges, this will easily suffice for the recommended prepper food. A Gas heater with large gas cylinder also provides warmth.

Documents - family documents, certificates and contracts provide proof of identity and existence

If the worst comes to the worst and you have to leave the house, you need to have your documents to hand. This ensures that you can prove your identity.

Birth, marriage and death certificates must as original A certified copy is sufficient for contracts, certificates and income statements. Land register extracts, passports, ID cards and driving licenses are sufficient as simple copies, as they are stored centrally and can be retrieved by the authorities.

How do you build up a stock of prepper food?

When putting together emergency rations for your home, you should first make a list of how much of which food you need. This makes shopping easier, as it enables a systematic approach.

A good way to avoid hoarding is to buy everything bit by bit. Simply buy an extra tin every time you go shopping. This way, the prepper cellar fills up slowly but steadily.

Online shopping is also an excellent way to stock up on food. Especially complete meals such as SATURO can be conveniently ordered online.

Doing the shopping when there is no crisis situation. If the emergency has already arrived, you are no longer alone with the idea of "preparedness" and there is a high probability that certain items are already sold out.

What should you look out for when choosing food?

Shelf life - Long shelf life of at least 6 months saves administrative effort

Food stocks should be created when they are not needed. A long shelf life is therefore essential. Everything from 6 months in the future is suitablelonger best-before dates are preferable.

The longer the shelf life of the food, the less often you have to go through the Prepper food and possibly sort it out. This saves a lot of effort. The advantage of SATURO is clearly the long shelf life of three to 12 months.

A tip for labeling: The best-before dates of the food can be easily marked with insulating tape and a sharpie. This eliminates the need to turn over each individual can just to read the best-before date.

When eating and refilling, the first in - first out principle should be applied. should be applied. Replenishment (with a later best-before date) is stacked towards the back and food with an approaching best-before date is eaten first.

Place - Give preference to foods that provide a lot of energy and nutritional value for their size

Food for 2 weeks for one person can be stored in the smallest apartment. A family needs more space. Priority is therefore given to Food that provides as much energy and nutrients as possible for its size.

This could be rice, canned bread or dried meat. Powders that can be used to make complete meals are also suitable. However, Asian noodles in a bag or 5-minute terrines are not on the prepper list of foods.

Taste - Prepper foods should taste good, think fruit, snacks and chocolate

As mentioned at the beginning, emergency provisions should taste good. Of course it is possible to eat only flour and honey, but stress factors must be avoided as much as possible, especially in crisis situations.

Therefore, make sure you have a wide range of products in stock. If you store canned fruit, chocolate, sweets or other snacks in addition to your basic food supplies, this will keep morale high.

My tip: With the liquid food, shakes or energy bars from SATURO you have crisis-proof food that provides you with everything you need, tastes good and has a long shelf life.

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The government's recommendations for prepping

Description	Description
Foodstuffs	3.5 kg cereal products, potatoes and rice
	4.0 kg vegetables and pulses
	2.5 kg fruit and nuts
	2.6 kg milk and dairy products
	1.5 kg meat, fish, whole egg powder
	approx. 350 g fats and oils
	20 liters of water
	If required, chocolate, sweets, ready meals, jam, etc.
Medicine chest	Medication from the doctor
	First aid kit
	Skin and wound disinfectant
	Remedies for pain, nausea, sunburn and insect bites
	Clinical thermometer
	Tweezers
Hygiene articles	Soap and detergent
	Toothbrush and toothpaste
	Toilet and household paper
	bin liners
	Disposable crockery and cutlery
	Hand sanitizer
Light & electricity	Candles and tea lights
	Lamps and batteries
	Gas stoves and gas cartridges
	Gas heaters
documents	Originals: birth, marriage and death certificate
	Originals / certified copies: certificates, contracts, income statements
	Single copy: passport, identity cards, driver's license, land register excerpt

Preparation is half the battle

Don't want to have to worry about your food supplies in a crisis situation? Then plan ahead! Prepper food for your emergency supplies should have a long shelf life, be healthy and tasty.

Stock up on food for 10 - 14 days and you'll be prepared for most situations. After all, a prepper stockpile should only be used for short-term bridging.

FAQs: Questions about prepper food

Which foods have a long shelf life?

Basically processed foods such as white rice, white flour and industrial sugar have a long shelf life. Likewise, canned foods generally have a shelf life of several years. The same applies to whole egg or milk powder and dried meat.

A good addition is also Astronaut food like SATURO. It is designed for a long shelf life and optimum nutrient supply and thus combines the most important requirements for prepper food.

How long should the stock last?

How long your stock should last depends primarily on your need for safety. The official recommendations are 10 to 14 days. For most likely scenarios, this is sufficient to bridge the bottlenecks.

Is there any non-perishable food?

Sugar and salt are non-perishable foodstuffs⁵As they contain no unbound water, they do not provide a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Two other foods which, if handled correctly, are stored almost forever can be kept almost forever are Rice and honey.

Was versteht man unter Prepper?

Prepper sind Menschen, die sich durch Anlegen von Vorräten, das Erlernen von Survivalfähigkeiten und oft auch durch Anschaffung von Schutzausrüstung auf mögliche Katastrophen und Krisen vorbereiten. Der Begriff leitet sich vom englischen "to be prepared" (vorbereitet sein) ab. Dazu zählen sowohl kurzzeitige Notfälle wie Naturkatastrophen oder Stromausfälle als auch langfristige Szenarien wie Pandemien oder wirtschaftliche Zusammenbrüche.

Ist Preppern sinnvoll?

Grundsätzlich ist es sicherlich sinnvoll, für Notfälle und Krisensituationen gewappnet zu sein - dazu gehören z.B. Lebensmittelvorräte und Trinkwasser für mindestens 2 Wochen, Erste-Hilfe-Kenntnisse und ein Notfallplan für die Familie. Einige Prepper gehen in ihren Vorbereitungen aber sehr weit und rüsten sich für eher unwahrscheinliche Weltuntergangsszenarien, was schnell zu Panikmache und Paranoia führen kann. Daher ist es wichtig, bei der Vorsorge realistisch und besonnen zu bleiben und sich auf denkbare Ereignisse zu konzentrieren.

Wie leben Prepper?

Es gibt verschiedene Ausprägungen des Preppens: Manche Prepper beschränken sich auf das Anlegen von Notfallvorräten, andere trainieren zusätzlich Survivalstrategien wie Jagen, Selbstverteidigung und Zivilschutztechniken. Einige Prepper ziehen aufs Land, um Lebensmittel selbst anzubauen und unabhängiger von der Infrastruktur zu sein. Sogenannte "Bug-out-Bags" mit Ausrüstung und Vorräten für eine schnelle Flucht sind ebenfalls verbreitet. Extreme Prepper errichten atomsichere Bunker oder bereiten sich auf einen "Überlebenskampf" gegen Plünderer vor.

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The best prepper foods for emergencies