Best Shelf-Stable Foods for Long-Term Storage?

BlueHarborTea

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Best Shelf-Stable Foods for Long-Term Storage?

Building up my long-term pantry and trying to focus on nutritious, shelf-stable foods that aren’t just beans and rice. I already do my own canning (green beans, tomatoes, applesauce, jams), but want to round things out, especially with protein and variety. I’ve read mixed things about freeze-dried vs. dehydrated—are freeze-dried meats really worth the higher price tag, or are there decent alternatives? Also curious about best practices for storing bulk grains—oxygen absorbers always necessary or overkill in Mylar bags?

If anyone has recommendations for specific brands of powdered eggs or