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| # | Item | Brand | Size | Qty | Expires | Status | Where | Notes |
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Mifflin-St Jeor · activity-adjusted · WHO for toddlers
Beans are rich in lysine but low in methionine. Rice and corn are the opposite. Together they form a complete protein (PDCAAS ~1.0) — equivalent to meat. A 2021 study confirmed pinto beans + corn tortillas scored a DIAAS of 83%.
1 cup beans + 1.5 cups rice ≈ 20g complete protein. 3 meals/day ≈ 90% of adult protein needs.
Oatmeal, tuna on crackers or tortillas, ramen upgraded with canned protein + soy sauce + canned vegetables.
Beans + rice (complete protein), refried beans on tortillas, pasta + canned tomatoes, corn muffins.
Dried beans (soak overnight), rice rotations, canned meats. Red lentils cook in 10-15 min vs 1-2 hrs for beans — critical when fuel is limited.
Stock canned chicken (38g/can), SPAM (42g/can), sardines (23g/can), corned beef (46g/can).
Post-holiday clearance. Baking 40-60% off.
Canned Food Month. Stock beans, tomatoes, tuna.
Spring stock-up. Easter meat — buy & freeze.
Cinco de Mayo. Mexican staples on sale.
Grilling sales. 4th of July canned deals.
Back to school. Snacks, PB, lunch items.
Hispanic Heritage + case lot sales. 25-40% off.
Thanksgiving loss leaders. Year's best flour, sugar, butter.
Holiday baking. Post-Christmas clearance.
| Food | Shelf Life | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt, Sugar, Honey | Indefinite | Honey crystallizes but stays safe |
| White Rice | 25-30 yrs | Brown rice only 6 months |
| Dried Beans | 25-30 yrs | Older = longer cook; grind to flour |
| Powdered Milk | 20-25 yrs | Critical for children |
| Flour / Masa | 5-10 yrs | Rotate every 2-3 years |
| Canned (low acid) | 3-5 yrs | Beans, meat, tuna |
| Canned (high acid) | 12-18 mo | Tomatoes — rotate fastest |
| Cooking Oils | 12-18 mo | Fastest degrading. Coconut lasts 2-3 yrs |
| Ground Spices | 1-3 yrs | Whole spices 2-4 years |
Basements ideal at 55-65°F. Use a dehumidifier (target below 50% humidity). Never store directly on floor — shelving 12"+ above ground.
Water bath (212°F): High-acid only — salsa, pickled jalapeños, tomato sauce with acid, jams.
Pressure canner (240°F+): ALL low-acid foods — beans, meats, soups. Botulism spores can only be destroyed at pressure canner temperatures.
Home-canned beans: $0.35-0.50/pint vs $1.00-1.69 store-bought. Equipment pays for itself in year one.
⚠️ 70% of food blog canning recipes fail USDA safety. Do NOT use Pinterest or TikTok recipes for shelf-stable canning.
| ✅ Water Bath | ❌ Must Pressure Can |
|---|---|
| Pickled jalapeños, peppers, vegetables | Plain beans (any variety) |
| Salsa (tested acid ratios) | Meat, poultry, fish |
| Tomato sauce (with lemon juice) | Soups and stews |
| Jams, jellies, fruit in syrup | Chili, beans with meat |
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