Importance of Food Storage for Humans

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Importance of Food Storage for Human

Storing food is a very important

domestic skill that has been

practiced by humans for ages.

Humans store food for the

following reasons

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It is economical. Leftover foods do not have to

go to waste. Throwing food is throwing away

your money. These leftovers can be stored and

eaten in the future. With food stored at home,

you can make your own meals and avoid eating

out. Cooking your own meals at home is cheaper

than buying prepared meals from fast food

chains and restaurants.







Importance of Food Storage for HumanPreserves food. Proper food storage helps

lengthen the shelf life of foods. Invest in good

quality food storage products. When you are

storing leftover foods, make sure that you

choose an airtight container. Canned goods

should be placed in a dry area, away from

moisture, to avoid rust. Vegetables and fruits

should be placed in the crisper to maintain their

freshness. Meat should always be frozen and

thawed only when about to be cooked.








It is convenient. Whenever you feel

hungry, you do not have to go out to buy

some food or call a fast food chain for

home delivery. You can always open

canned and preserved food, eat

yesterday’s leftovers, or prepare yourself

a meal. If you have stored foods,

condiments and ingredients at home, you

can easily cook your own meal








For industrial purposes. Farmers should be

able to know how to properly store their

harvests. Improper storage of their produce

may result to spoilage. Damaged and

spoiled produce can greatly affect their

profits. Food manufacturers should also

keep their warehouses clean and pest-free.








It is healthier. People pile up their

refrigerators for foods and condiments so

that they can prepare their meals by

themselves. For people who are following

a strict diet, they can make their own meals

from the foods they have stored. Also,

homecooked meals are healthier

compared to fast foods.








Protection from insects and pests.

Improperly stored foods can attract pests

and insects. Pests, such as rats, have a

strong sense of smell, hence, it is very

important that foods are kept and stored

properly. Once pests infest your foods, you

must throw them as soon as possible

before someone in your family eats them.








For emergencies. It is always better that

you have survival food storage at home

just in case calamities, such as typhoons,

hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes hit

your region. It may be difficult to buy foods

when calamities strike your neighborhood.

People have the tendency to hoard

preserved and canned goods.








Always make sure that you have enough

canned goods, rice, cereals, salt, sugar,

milk, etc. for emergencies. Your emergency

food storage should not include highly

perishable goods such as fresh meat,

vegetables and fruits.








Properly storing foods can lengthen their shelf

life. However, it is important that you consume

these stored foods and replace them regularly.

Consume first those that you bought earlier.

Check from time to time the expiration dates of

your canned goods, box cereals, milk, etc.. Any

expired goods are not fit for human

consumption and must be thrown away. Eating

expired goods can lead to food poisoning.






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