Approved products are limited to those that retain flavor and nutritional values. For storage to be successful, dry-pack products must be low moisture (10% or less), good quality, and insect free.*
APPROVED PRODUCTS
| Milk | Non-fat dry milk and milk or whey products such as hot cocoa. |
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White flour |
Bleached or unbleached. |
| Whole grains | Not milled or cracked, no oily seed coat. |
| Rolled oats | Quick or regular. |
| Legumes | Dry peas and beans, including dehydrated refried beans. |
| Pasta | Pasta products that do not contain egg. |
| Fruits and vegetables | Commercially dehydrated or freeze-dried products that are dry enough to snap. (Best items: apples, bananas, potatoes, onions, carrots, corn, peas. Marginal items: apricots, peaches, pears, tomatoes, green beans.) |
| Sugar | Granulated or powdered. |
| Miscellaneous | TVP (texturized vegetable protein), cheese powder, gelatin, soup mixes (without bouillon). |
NON-APPROVED PRODUCTS
The following items are examples of products that do not store well in sealed containers due to high moisture or oil content*. (These items may be stored in a freezer.)
| Milled grain | Whole wheat flour, cornmeal, cereal, granola. |
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Oily Grains/Seeds |
Nuts, brown rice, pearled barley, sesame. |
The following types of products should be stored in their original containers and rotated frequently.
| Leavening | Includes mixes containing leavening, such as cake or biscuit mix. |
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Miscellaneous |
Spices, oil, bouillon, dried meat, dried eggs, brown sugar, candy, first-aid supplies. |
*CAUTION: Products that are not low in moisture may allow the growth of Clostridium Botulinium bacteria, which produces a potentially lethal botulism toxin.