shelf-stable foods
Long-lasting provisions
Shelf-stable foods are products that can be safely stored at room temperature for extended periods without refrigeration or freezing.
Canned goods, dried pasta, crackers, and sealed jars of peanut butter are shelf-stable; fresh milk and raw meat are not.
The term appears frequently in emergency preparedness contexts: Stock your pantry with shelf-stable foods in case of power outages.
- canningAirtight food preservation
- canned goodsFood sealed in tins
- dried fruitsMoisture-removed edible plant matter
- dry goodsTextiles and sewing supplies
- pantry staplesRegularly kept food supplies
ambient temperature · moisture control · dehydration · powdered milk · pasteurization · freeze-drying · pickling · survival kits · rice · airtight containers · honey · instant noodles · vacuum sealing · jerky · expiration dates · irradiation · nut butters · trail mix
- baby foodbanana puree, carrot puree, rice cereal, purees, breast milk
shelf-stable foodsperishables
Items prone to decay
fresh produce · frozen foods · fresh meat · fresh vegetables · fresh fish
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