Chef's Banquet Emergency Food Supply Basics (280 Total Servings)

Prepare Today. Eat Tomorrow.

Chef’s Banquet has combined the most nutritious and versatile emergency food supply basics into one convenient long-term food storage kit.

The Chef's Banquet Emergency Food Supply Basics Kit contains: 

• OATS - (10 Cups dry, 1.8 lbs / 840 grams, 40 Servings)
• RICE - (10 Cups dry, 4.1 lbs / 1880 grams, 40 servings)
• CORN GRITS - (10 Cups dry, 3.4 lbs / 1560 grams, 40 servings)
• MULTI-GRAIN CEREAL - (10 Cups dry, 1.8 lbs / 800 grams, 40 servings)
• BEANS - (10 Cups dry, 2.1 lbs / 934 grams, 40 servings)
• PASTA - (10 Cups dry, 2 lbs / 907 grams, 40 servings)
• WHEAT- (10 Cups dry, 4 lbs / 1814 grams, 40 servings)

 
Additional Product Specs: 

• Net Weight: 19.1 lbs / 8.7 kg
• Oxygen free packaging (Packaged in separate mylar bags with Oxygen Absorbers)
• Portable, Stackable, Durable (Stored in a sturdy plastic bucket with lid and handle)
• Shelf Life up to 30+ years

 
Details: 

OATS
Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They are a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
Oats are a plant source of the amino acid tryptophan, which contributes to the melatonin and serotonin pathway, which can promote good quality sleep.  Studies also show that oats and oatmeal have many other health benefits including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.

Preparation: 
There are many ways to consume oats. In addition to oatmeal, oats can be prepared in many great recipes including breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, meatballs, veggie burgers, granola, pancakes, waffles, dessert crisps, casseroles, and meatloaf.
 
RICE
Rice is the world’s most popular food. Nearly half of the people in the world get approximately 50% of their calories from rice. Its irrigation and cultivation is one of humanity’s most prevailing achievements. 

Preparation: 
Rice goes with everything and there are thousands of recipes to prove it. Some popular rice dishes include cilantro-lime rice, creamy rice pudding, mushroom risotto,  spanish rice, chicken and rice, fried rice, beans and rice, rice pilaf, rice casseroles, jambalaya, sushi, soups, stuffed peppers and so much more.
 
CORN GRITS
Grits are a food made from mature corn. It is ground into a coarse meal and then boiled.
Corn is a very versatile crop and its cultivation goes back nearly 5,000 years. Some people eat corn grits (also known as corn rice) as an alternative to the original white rice to help control blood sugar levels. 
Corn grits also offer many other health benefits. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in corn grits contribute to its popularity. They have very little sugar and fat content. They are also a good source of iron and different B-vitamins.
Corn grits are also a good source of phytochemicals, which are compounds naturally produced by plants. These phytochemicals include provitamin A carotenoids, xanthophyll carotenoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. In addition, there are also traces of calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, pantothenic acid, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K in corn grits.

Preparation: 
Some of the most popular options include breakfast grits, Grits Pudding, Cheese Grits, Honey nut grits, crispy grits cakes, dumplings, southwestern shrimp and grits, grits cookies, grits pie, and creamed corn grits.
 
MULTI-GRAINS
Chef’s Banquet multi-grain is a special blend of nutritious oats, wheat, and grains that cook up into a delicious hot breakfast cereal and make the perfect ingredient for breads. This mix provides a rich and nutty flavor that can only be found when combining mother nature's best whole grains. With 6 different varieties of grains, you get a wide variety of nutrients, including fiber, protein, and vitamins that are crucial for any healthy diet. Chef’s Banquet multi-grain cereal mix is your ideal product for everyday cooking and emergency preparedness.

Preparation:
Multi-Grain Cereal Mix is used to make wholesome oatmeal that is rich in flavor and nutrients. It may also be used as a healthy replacement for oatmeal cookies, multi-grain breads, rolls and more.

BEANS
Pinto beans are the most popular dried beans in the United States and extremely nutritions.
Pinto beans are not only full of vitamins and minerals but may also offer several impressive health benefits. Loaded with nutrients including thiamine (vitamin B1) and numerous other minerals, such as iron and magnesium, and contain small amounts of other B vitamins, zinc, and calcium.
Pinto beans are an excellent source of fiber and rich in antioxidants. They are particularly rich in kaempferol. 

Ways to Prepare
Popular dishes include refried Beans, Chili, Taco Soup, Rice & Beans, Cornbread Salad, Nachos, Baked Beans, Stews, Baleadas, Southern Ham and Brown Beans, Santa Fe Stew, Mexican Mollets, bean dip, cowboy beans, chalupas, frijoles, and more!

PASTA
Thanks to its affordability and versatility in the kitchen, pasta makes up a staple in the average American diet. Pasta provides you with energy, as well as essential nutrients in the form of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Combine pasta with lean protein and vegetables for a complete meal that puts you well on the path to hitting those dietary goals!
Pasta provides beneficial carbohydrates for Sustained energy. It is low sodium and cholesterol free. Pasta also serves as excellent sources of selenium, folate, and carotenoids
 
Preparation: 
Popular pasta dished include macaroni & cheese, macaroni salad, goulash, baked macaroni and cheese, chili mac, tuna casserole, cheese and hamburger macaroni, macaroni salad, fish and parmesan pasta, slumgullion, beefaroni, egyptian koshary, pasta fazool, minestrone soup, and hobo stew.
 
WHEAT BERRIES
Different cultures have depended on wheat berries for thousands of years. From bread to side dishes, wheat is a staple of any kitchen. Their sweet, nutty flavor makes them a perfect breakfast food. Hard red wheat berries are ideal for long term storage and can be stored for decades.

Uses:
Sprouting
Cracked wheat for a hot cereal
Cooked as a grain side dish
Ground in flour to be used in pastas and breads

Preparation
There are numerous recipes that utilize wheat berries in salads, side dishes, breads, and even eaten like oatmeal. You may pop them like popcorn, use them as a rice substitute, and use them in meatloaf and other dishes.
Purchase a grinder and the recipe possibilities are endless. Wheat flour can be used in pizza crust, muffins, batters, bread, naan, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, cakes, cookies, dessert crisps, brownies, tamales, matzah, pie crusts, sopas, tortillas and much more.