Food Storage Cooking Challenge: 29-Year-Old White Beans

How long will dry beans really last in storage? Theoretically, dry beans can remain edible for 25 to 30 years when stored correctly. It's time to test that theory in our kitchen!

Thanks to our friend Jerzy for inspiring us to conduct this experiment. According to Jerzy, these cans of 29-year-old beans are a great treasure and can provide us with a wealth of valuable information. I thought that I was just a lousy food storage rotator. Except for chocolate, that gets faithfully rotated!

Learn more about the details of our experiment at:

Food Storage Experiment – Are 29-Year-Old White Beans Edible?
https://theprovidentprepper.org/food-storage-experiment-are-29-year-old-white-beans-edible/

Another fun experiment that we conducted using 18-year-old pinto beans can be found here:

Dry Bean Food Storage Myth – Actual Shelf-Life Revealed
https://theprovidentprepper.org/dry-bean-food-storage-myth-actual-shelf-life-revealed/

Learn more about building a long term survival food supply at:

Long Term Food Storage: Creative Solutions to Build a Critical Asset
https://theprovidentprepper.org/long-term-food-storage-creative-solutions-to-build-a-critical-asset/

The Difference Between Short Term and Long Term Food Storage
https://theprovidentprepper.org/the-difference-between-short-term-and-long-term-food-storage/

Everyone who stores beans should have a pressure cooker. Here is a couple on Amazon that I like:

Stainless steel pressure cooker https://amzn.to/36oknAR

Instant Pot https://amzn.to/30qZJw2

We've got fantastic resources to help you package your food storage at home. If you would like to explore food storage retailers, here are a few that we suggest.

The very least expensive source is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They carry basic staples like wheat, rice, sugar, pasta, potato flakes, and dry beans. Go here first!
https://store.churchofjesuschrist.org/usa/en/food-storage-3074457345616678849-1

Augason Farms is a good retailer to expand your prepackaged food storage https://alnk.to/6mHFICd

Valley Food Storage has prepackaged meals and freeze-dried foods that are free from additives and preservatives
https://alnk.to/a3VAjLI

Sometimes you can find good buys on Amazon like these dry pinto beans https://amzn.to/34mFf8K

The Ready Store is also an option you may want to consider https://alnk.to/1BZdeKJ

Storing your food correctly is incredibly important. We have written several articles to help you learn how to package and store your dry goods at home.

8 Enemies Food Storage Enemies and How to Slay Them
https://theprovidentprepper.org/8-food-storage-enemies-and-how-to-slay-them/

Long Term Food Storage: Best Containers and Treatment Methods
https://theprovidentprepper.org/long-term-food-storage-best-containers-and-treatment-methods/

Packaging Dry Foods in Plastic Bottles for Long Term Storage
https://theprovidentprepper.org/packaging-dry-foods-in-plastic-bottles-for-long-term-food-storage/

Packaging Dry Foods in Glass Jars for Long Term Food Storage
https://theprovidentprepper.org/packaging-dry-foods-in-glass-jars-for-long-term-food-storage/

How to Package Dry Foods in Mylar Bags for Long Term Storage
https://theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-package-dry-foods-in-mylar-bags-for-long-term-storage/

Thanks for being part of the solution!

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