What Should A Well Stocked Pantry Include?

What Should A Well Stocked Pantry Include?

This list of pantry items is not a definitive checklist, but rather a springboard for you to develop your own. If your pantry is in a humid environment, such as a damp basement, some items (such as flour) should be stored in their packaging in larger sealed plastic tubs to keep the moisture out.

BAKING SUPPLIES: baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, yeast, flours*, cornstarch, vinegar, food coloring, colored sprinkles.

CONVENIENCE FOODS: cold cereal, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, canned soups, baking mixes, canned icing

CONDIMENTS: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, pickles, jams/jelly.

FATS: olive oil, coconut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, shortening, non-stick spray

FRUITS: canned fruits, dried fruits, raisins

GRAINS: flour*, oatmeal, cornmeal, rice, popcorn

LEGUMES: peanut butter, dried beans

MEATS: canned tuna, canned ham, canned chicken, canned salmon

BEVERAGES: tea, coffee, bottled juice, dry milk, ultra-high pasteurized shelf-stable milk

PASTA: spaghetti, macaroni, other pastas

SEASONINGS: spices and herbs, bouillon, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, vanilla extract

SWEETENERS: white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, corn syrup, honey, confectioners sugar, pancake or maple syrup

VEGETABLES: canned goods OTHER: nuts

NON-FOOD GROCERY ITEMS: paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, personal care items,

SOURCE: SUPERMARKET SURVIAL


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