Useful for disaster preparedness! 6 recommended foods and emergency foods to keep in your rolling stock
"Rolling stock" is a method of regularly eating stored food and repurchasing it. Unlike the general method of stockpiling that emphasizes long-term storage, this method involves incorporating emergency food into your everyday meals, so the foods you should choose are different. In this article, we will introduce how to choose foods suitable for rolling stock and some recommended foods.
What foods are suitable for rolling stock?
1. Choose foods that are easy to eat rather than foods with a long expiration date
In normal stockpiling, it is common to choose foods that can be stored for a long time, such as 3 to 6 years, but limiting yourself to such foods has the disadvantage of limiting your options and limiting the variety of flavors. On the other hand, with rolling stock, you can stockpile foods with a best-before date of about 1 year, since they are consumed regularly. When choosing food, it is better to prioritize deliciousness and ease of use in daily life rather than the length of the best-before date.
2. Nutritious foods
Balanced nutrition is important during a disaster. Choose foods that contain plenty of meat and vegetables, as well as protein, vitamins, and minerals.
3. Food that doesn't require much effort to prepare
In an emergency, gas and water supplies may be cut off, making cooking difficult. For this reason, be sure to stock up on foods that don't require cooking and foods that can be eaten simply by pouring water or hot water over them.
Pre-cooked foods and ingredients that don't require any preparation can be useful for everyday meal preparation.
4. Foods that last at room temperature
If your refrigerator stops working during a disaster, food will go bad quickly. For this reason, it's a good idea to stock up on food that will last at room temperature.
6 Foods Recommended for Rolling Stock
Now, here are eight specific foods that are recommended for rolling stock.
canning
Canned foods have a long shelf life at room temperature and come in a wide variety of varieties. Canned tuna and sabakan are easy to incorporate into your everyday meals. They are a valuable source of nutrition in times of disaster. It is also recommended to have canned fruits on hand, which are nutritious and can be used as a dessert.
Retort foods (stew, curry)
Retort foods do not require cooking, just take them out of the bag and heat them up before eating. They are nutritionally balanced and delicious. They are easy to eat even when you are busy, so they are also useful in your everyday diet. Instant soup: Instant soups and miso soups are also recommended, as they can be eaten just by adding hot water or water. They can be used quickly not only in emergencies, but also when you are busy.
Alpha rice and packaged rice
Alpha rice is vacuum packed and can be stored for a long time. No cooking is required, just add water and you can eat it easily. Packed rice tastes just like regular rice, so it's easy to use on a daily basis.
Dried noodles
Dried noodles have a long shelf life and are easy to prepare. Stock up on a few extra pieces for emergencies.
Dried vegetables
"Kiriboshi vegetables" are also recommended for rolling stock as they can be eaten deliciously just by pouring hot water or water over them. In times of disaster, they are an important food source for ingesting dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They do not need to be cut, and can be used as is in soups and stews, making them convenient for everyday meal preparation.
Rolling Stock Points
The amount of food you should have in your rolling stock will vary depending on the number of family members and the period of storage. In general, it is recommended that you stock up on about 3 to 7 days' worth of food per person. Since it may be difficult to obtain food in an emergency, it is a good idea to stock up on as much as possible.
With rolling stock, it is important to use food regularly, so store it in an easy-to-reach place, such as the kitchen. If you arrange them in order of expiry date, you won't overlook old ingredients.
In addition, regular replenishment is essential for a rolling stock. When you use food, try to replenish it immediately so that you are not short of supplies in an emergency. Always keeping a certain amount of stockpiled food will give you peace of mind in the event of a disaster.
Let's start rolling stock!
Rolling stock is not only useful for disaster preparedness, but also for saving time on everyday cooking by having easy-to-cook foods on hand. OYAOYA's kiriboshi vegetables not only require no pre-processing, but are also delicious with their concentrated umami and sweetness, making them perfect for everyday cooking. Even in the event of a disaster, if you have kiriboshi vegetables, you can fully replenish the nutrients of vegetables. Please give them a try.
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