How long can food be stored for?

How long does food last?

For a three month supply, its best to refer to the can expiration date. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints suggests the following dates for your longer term storage.

Research shows that these common longer-term food storage items, if they are properly packaged and stored at or belowroom temperature (75 degrees F; 24 degrees C), remain nutritiousand edible much longer than previously thought. Even after longtermstorage, these foods can help sustain life in an emergency.

Food Shelf-Life Estimate in Years
Wheat ....................30+
White Rice............. 30+
Corn.......................30+
Pinto Beans ...........30
Dried Apple Slices 30
Macaroni............... 30
Rolled Oats........... 30
Potato Flakes......... 30
Powdered Milk...... 20

For more information, refer to the source:
http://www.lds.org/Static%20Files/PDF/Magazines/Liahona/English/2009/LI_2009_03_04___04283_000_005.pdf