The following suggested amounts are for an adult.
Metric or U.S. Standard.
| Quantity for One Month |
Recommended Products |
Long-Term Storage Life |
| 11.5 kg. | Wheat, white rice, corn, and other grains | 30+ years |
| 2.5 kg. | Dry beans | 30+ years |
You may also want to add other items to your longer-term storage such as sugar, nonfat dry milk, salt, baking soda, and cooking oil. To meet nutritional needs, also store foods containing Vitamin C and other essential nutrients.
Dry products intended for longer-term storage should be low in moisture (about 10% or less) and free from insects.