Corn for Food Storage

Why Corn is Great for Emergency Food Storage

Are you tired of worrying about the freshness and longevity of your corn supply? Look no further than Prep SOS’s freeze dried and dehydrated corn!

The corn that we sell uses a state-of-the-art preservation process removes moisture from the corn, locking in its freshness and nutrients for up to 25 years. Not only does this extend the shelf life of your corn, it also makes it incredibly lightweight and easy to store, perfect for emergency preparedness or outdoor adventures.

But don’t let the long shelf life fool you – our freeze dried and dehydrated corn still has the same great taste and texture as fresh corn. Simply add water to rehydrate and it’s ready to be used in all your favorite recipes.

Prep SOS’s freeze dried and dehydrated corn is also non-GMO, gluten-free, and has no added preservatives or artificial flavors, making it a healthy and natural choice for you and your family.

In addition to its practical uses, our freeze dried and dehydrated corn is also great for camping, hiking, and backpacking. It’s lightweight and easy to pack, and rehydrates quickly, making it a convenient and delicious addition to your trail meals.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for the unexpected. Stock up on Prep SOS’s freeze dried and dehydrated corn today and ensure that you and your family have a reliable source of fresh and nutritious corn for years to come.

So, why choose Prep SOS’s Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Corn?

• Long shelf life of up to 25 years or more
• Same great taste and texture as fresh corn once rehydrated
• Lightweight and easy to store
• Non-GMO, gluten-free, and have no added preservatives or artificial flavors
• Great for emergency preparedness and outdoor activities
• Convenient and delicious food for camping, hiking, and backpacking

Order Now and Enjoy the Taste and Nutrients of Fresh corn Anytime Anywhere!

Who Loves Corn?!

People all around the world love corn. Corn come in various shapes and sizes, and sometimes even various colors. They are great for eating by themselves as a snack, mixing in with salads, pasta, rice, stir fry, or whatever else sounds good!

Corn are rich in the following vitamins and minerals: vitamin c, thiamine, and folate. They also contain smaller amounts of magnesium and potassium.

Raw corn nutrients will vary based on variety but in a ear of corn , there are approximately 63 calories, 1 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 11 milligrams sodium (salt), 14 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

Corn have a glycemic index of 52. The glycemic index is a scale of 0-100 that scores how quickly carbohydrates are converted into energy with zero being the lowest and 100 being the highest (pure glucose.) Foods with a lower glycemic index break down slower and give you smaller amounts of energy over a larger period of time.

Food storage of corn typically consists of a combination of any of the following: #10 cans, #2.5 cans, mylar pouches, glass or plastic jars, and pails or buckets. No matter the container you’ll likely find an oxygen absorber that you’ll want to discard once you open the product since they can’t be reused.

Freeze-Dried Corn

Corn that are freeze-dried retain much of their nutritional value. Freeze drying is most-advanced process of completely removing water from food. It uses low temperatures to freeze a food’s moisture content, and with the aid of a vacuum pump and gradually warming temperatures, removes the ice from the food by a process known as sublimation. The proper terms for this process, in whole, are lyophilization or cryodesiccation. In the past it required large, and very expensive commercial freeze drying machines. Much smaller and many times more affordable freeze dryers are now available for in-home use here.

Corn that are properly freeze-dried can have a shelf life of up to 25 years or more! It’s important that you keep them dry and in cool temperatures. Storing freeze-dried corn in places that can get very hot in the summer, such as garages and attics, will drastically reduce their expected shelf life. We suggest storing them in cool and dry places of 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. We suggest that when you open a package or can you’ll want to consume it all within 12 months.

Freeze-dried corn typically retain their same shape as when they were raw but become much lighter. A lot of people will describe them as crunchy. You can rehydrate freeze-dried corn by placing them in a bowl of water for several minutes. You’ll want to check them every so often to get them back to the consistency that you want. Once reconstituted we’ve experienced them tasting and having a texture as if them were placed in a freezer raw then thawed out. Whether you eat them dry or rehydrated, they are sure to please!

Dehydrated Corn

Corn that are dehydrated retain some of their nutritional content. Dehydration uses heat and higher temperatures to dry foods out. It’s use dates back to as early as 12,000 B.C. One of the oldest methods of dehydrating food is sun drying. Other methods include air drying, solar oven dehydrating, oven drying, and using at-home electric dehydrators.

The shelf life of dehydrated foods will vary based on many factors but it is typically limited to 3-5 years or less. Like freeze-dried corn we recommend storing dehydrated corn in cooler and dry locations to extend their shelf life as much as possible. You should consume them as soon after breaking their container seal.

Dehydrated corn will typically shrink and “shrivel” up and harden some extent. They are great for camping because they take up much less space (volume) than freeze-dried ones. You can rehydrate them with water but we don’t like them reconstituted as much as their freeze-dried counterparts. Despite that opinion of ours being said they are still delicious and are the perfect choice for many applications!

Freeze-Dried Corn vs. Dehydrated Corn

There are some key differences between freeze-dried and dehydrated corn in form, function, taste, and nutrition. You decide the winner!

*These statements have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA