Anyone try this brand?
Lots of packages but there's a lot of filler in those.
60 servings of oatmeal for $185 doesn't seem very cheap to me.
I think the different costco offerings represent much better deals, especially that shipping is included in their listed price.
Good grief the markup for corn and rice are stupendous. I think there are two companies in Canada that would likely contract to process by freeze drying and package a custom order if groups on the forum got together with large enough orders and were flexible to work with the company in the seasons they are processing items . I bet that is at least 50% cheaper than those amazon prices .
I agree Syn.
Considering the generally low nutrient content, those are some pretty steep prices.
It's coming... and it's going to hurt!
Why buy from a company the doesn't know shite. I shop here. http://www.bridensolutions.ca/cpn Better prices and quality. Free shipping with order over $200.
I can't say that I have tried this brand, but I have dealt with the seller. Actually, they sponsor my podcast and are generally nice to deal with.
I figure that the Amazon store is just to cover the various selling options offered online these days.
Check out their website at
www.totalprepare.ca
Why freeze dried instead of dried? I have a big dehydrator, it works great for preserving food. Just wondering...
teejay:
Simply, it's in part a matter of convenience. Not everyone has the equipment and/or the time to dehydrate large amounts of fruits and produces, then can them or otherwise prepare them for long term storage. So some people may be interested in paying $300-400 for a dozen+ cans of fruits, veggies and TVP "meat" and put those away on shelves and forget about them for up to 25 years.
Freeze dried stuff lasts that long? I try to use up canned and dried goods within the year so I can see how something that stays good to use for longer would be appealing. I'd be interested in seeing the nutritional content after a couple years, I wonder how that holds up.
Thanks for the reply.
Don't get me wrong, I will always prefer fresh produces, fruits and meat. But having a few of those cans stashed away may come handy if required.
I can't give you the nutritional values of long term food storage (it is not my area of expertise), but supplies stored properly can last a very long time. Dark, cool areas, mylar bags, oxygen absorbers and food grade buckets are your friend.
I have a month or two worth of FD stuff stashed just in case because of it's long storage life and eat the shorter term dehydrated and preserved stuff as needed.
Have multiple layers of stores.
The prices aren't worth it. You can still find smaller-scale items at half the price locally. Here's an example:
Amazon Price: $21.99
MEC Price: $9.25
Amazon freeze-dried food items are exceedingly high. You're better off getting a decent dehydrator and learning about Mylar bags and vacuum sealing. Make a large stew or just get a bulk of vegetables or fruits when they're in season. They'll last just as long.
While I appreciate whomever original posted that freeze-dried foods are now available on Amazon I have yet to see anything on the site to make my eyes widen where price is concerned.
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I totally agree with you. Amazon is good for some things, but not freeze dried foods. Buying a good dehydrator is the best way to go.