Wise Food / And Others

[mikelowrey]

What you guys think about that "type" of food Wise and other companies are selling that could last up to 25 years....?

Sound promising.... They sent me a sample which I haven't tried yet, But as soon as I do, I will let you know.

Any input welcome!

Thanks

[Redmanfms]

It's freeze-dried food along the same lines as Mountain House. It's worth noting that their long-term food storage deals on the website are pretty limited and amount to just above starvation level caloric intakes. With any of these suppliers of freeze-dried/dehydrated foods the sodium levels tend to be really high. They are also relatively expensive. The same amount of money buys a shit-ton of grain, beans, lentils, rice, and so on. The meals are pretty easy to fix (add hot water) and lightweight which makes transportation easier (which is why they are popular with backpackers).

As a primary food source for long-term TEOTWAWKI/SHTF they aren't very practical based purely on cost. But they do make a worthy addition merely because of the ease of preparation and lightweight.

[mikelowrey]

It's freeze-dried food along the same lines as Mountain House. It's worth noting that their long-term food storage deals on the website are pretty limited and amount to just above starvation level caloric intakes. With any of these suppliers of freeze-dried/dehydrated foods the sodium levels tend to be really high. They are also relatively expensive. The same amount of money buys a shit-ton of grain, beans, lentils, rice, and so on. The meals are pretty easy to fix (add hot water) and lightweight which makes transportation easier (which is why they are popular with backpackers).

As a primary food source for long-term TEOTWAWKI/SHTF they aren't very practical based purely on cost. But they do make a worthy addition merely because of the ease of preparation and lightweight.

You are absolutely right on the high sodium and thanks for the input. One thing I noticed is that the sample they sent is a serving for 4 adults, but honestly I think that would be a serving just for 2 or probably me, since I eat alot... Now, I know this is survival mode so we have to eat just the necessary. Another thing is, I'm planning storing food for 4 adults, but my sister in law eats for 4, Wifey said we gonna have to drop her if SHTF LOL

[lunchbox]

I really don't like how they divide out the portions. The salt thing is also another turn off...But they are affordable.

[mikelowrey]

I really don't like how they divide out the portions. The salt thing is also another turn off...But they are affordable.

I dont like it either, as you can see why in my previous post . But one thing I noticed, one of the representatives made a video on youtube showing how to cook it, how the portions would look and if those portions will keep you on your feet... As per him supposedly the small portions filled him up to the point where he was not hungry.

[just a scout]

It may fill him, but does it provide enough calories and nutrients for the body to function? Let alone under duress?


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[Moose-Knuckle]

As with canned foods you get high sodium. I have Mountain House (who recently came out with severl low sodium options) and Wise Food in my stores.

"Vareity is the spice of life!"

[Memento Mori]

Informative:

http://safecastle.blogspot.com/2012/...-house-vs.html

[mikelowrey]

Informative:

http://safecastle.blogspot.com/2012/...-house-vs.html

Wow very interesting article, I think I have to get in contact with them and ask them for a sample to see how good it tastes, Wise sent me a Stroganoff something sample... that I haven't tried yet.

As per canned foods, I noticed GOYA canned beans have a shelf life of 4 years in it, I bought a few cans with expiration of 2017.

[p22shooter30]

i will live with the extra sodium if it means i get to eat real meat instead of flavored soy byproduct <- Wise.

MH actually tastes good. I really want to try that saratoga farms brand that the ready store pushes, but i havent done enough research yet.