The “150 Serving Emergency Food Bucket” is causing a stir on social media, as it is a kit sold to be prepared for any catastrophe. It lasts 25 years.
Costco and online stores like Amazon are selling their apocalypse kit like hotcakes. This emergency basket can be stored for 25 years and is theoretically intended to save families in the event of an earthquake, war, hurricane, or nuclear attack.
The kit contains 150 servings of freeze-dried and dehydrated meals, including 80 main courses and sides, 30 breakfasts, and 40 beverages, totaling 25,280 calories. “It’s not just about survival; it’s about maintaining a sense of normalcy, comfort, and pleasure during difficult times,” say the sellers.
They also add that the world is now more unpredictable than before, despite having had two world wars in other eras. The price of the basket ranges from USD 79.99 to USD 119.95.
“In a world where unpredictability has become a constant, our assortment plays a vital role in emergency preparedness. Imagine the sudden onset of adverse weather conditions, the challenges of an unexpected job transition, or the unsettling idea of food shortages. These are the moments when having a reliable source of sustenance is a game-changer,” explains Readywise, one of the brands marketing the basket.
What does it include?
The kit includes meals such as Teriyaki rice, tomato basil soup, Alfredo pasta, macaroni and cheese, and cinnamon apple cereal. These foods only require water for preparation. What is not explained is where the water will come from in the middle of an apocalypse, but it is a detail that few question.
The product’s popularity grew after Jeffrey Eisner, a cookbook author, shared the kit on his social media. “They have baskets that they call emergency food supplies. I guess this is for when the apocalypse arrives, which could be at any moment,” he said, both ironically and seriously. Additionally, Eisner expressed his desire to try the kit’s meals: “In case the world collapses, as long as you have your Readywise Emergency Food Supply, everything will be fine in the world. I really want to try this.” There is so much demand that online orders can take between 10 to 15 business days to be delivered. Some people have chosen this option as a camping kit.
The foods included in the Readywise food basket According to the packaging, all portions are freeze-dried and only need water to transform the packets into meals. “By simply adding water, these carefully crafted meals transform into satisfying dishes in minutes. This convenience is not just about simplicity; it’s about maintaining a sense of normalcy when the world around you may seem anything but normal,” explains Readywise. “Being prepared can mean the difference between uncertainty and confidence, between anxiety and stability,” adds the company.
It includes: (25,280 calories in total)
- Alfredo Pasta – 12 servings
- Macaroni and Cheese – 12 servings
- Teriyaki Rice (gluten-free) – 6 servings
- Creamy Vegetable Pasta – 6 servings
- Potato Pie (gluten-free) – 6 servings
- Tomato Basil Soup with Pasta (gluten-free) – 6 servings
- Chicken Noodle Soup – 6 servings
- Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup Multigrain – 12 servings
- Apple Cinnamon Cereal – 12 servings
- Crunchy Granola – 6 servings
- White Rice – 10 servings
- Vanilla Pudding – 16 servings
- Whey Milk Alternative – 24 servings
- Orange Drink – 16 packets
Instructions for preparing the Creamy Stroganoff from the emergency basket, step by step The food basket promises to last up to 25 years (Opy Morales) The food basket promises to last up to 25 years (Opy Morales)
- Open the bag and remove the oxygen absorber.
- Bring 4 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
- Whisk the contents of the bag into the water.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
What is the nutritional value of each serving (77g dry) of this recipe?
- Calories: 350
- Total fat: 13 g (17% DV)
- Saturated fat: 6 g (30% DV)
- Trans fats: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg (15% DV)
- Sodium: 460 mg (20% DV)
- Total carbohydrates: 46 g (17% DV)
- Dietary fiber: 2 g (7% DV)
- Total sugars: 4 g
- Added sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
Vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin D: 5 mcg (25% DV)
- Calcium: 56 mg (4% DV)
- Iron: 7 mg (40% DV)
- Potassium: 459 mg (10% DV)
- Vitamin A: 225 mcg (25% DV)
- Vitamin C: 24 mg (25% DV)
- Thiamine: 0.8 mg (70% DV)
- Riboflavin: 0.7 mg (50% DV)
- Niacin: 5 mg (30% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg (30% DV)
- Folate: 269 mcg DFE (70% DV)
- Vitamin B12: 0.6 mcg (25% DV)
- Zinc: 3 mg (25% DV)
- Manganese: 0.6 mg (25% DV)
Main ingredients
- Egg noodles (durum semolina wheat, durum wheat flour, eggs, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- Powdered cream (palm oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate)
- Dipotassium phosphate
- Sodium aluminum silicate
- Sour cream powder
- Lactic acid
- Vitamin E and C
- Cornstarch
- Natural butter extract
- Onion flavor
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Mushrooms
- Vitamins and minerals (ascorbic acid blend, zinc gluconate, ferrous sulfate, maltodextrin, manganese, copper sulfate, riboflavin, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate)
Instructions for preparing the Spaghetti from the emergency basket, step by step
- Open the bag and remove the oxygen absorber.
- Mix the contents of the bag in 7 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.
What is the nutritional value of each serving (43g dry) of this recipe?
- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 0.5 g (1% DV)
- Saturated fat: 0 g (0% DV)
- Trans fats: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg (0% DV)
- Sodium: 310 mg (13% DV)
- Total carbohydrates: 32 g (12% DV)
- Dietary fiber: 1 g (4% DV)
- Total sugars: 7 g
- Added sugars: 3 g (6% DV)
- Protein: 5 g
Vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin D: 5 mcg (25% DV)
- Calcium: 23 mg (2% DV)
- Iron: 6 mg (35% DV)
- Potassium: 342 mg (8% DV)
- Vitamin A: 250 mcg (30% DV)
- Vitamin C: 30 mg (30% DV)
- Thiamine: 0.6 mg (50% DV)
- Riboflavin: 0.5 mg (35% DV)
- Niacin: 4 mg (25% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg (30% DV)
- Folate: 194 mcg DFE (50% DV)
- Vitamin B12: 0.6 mcg (25% DV)
- Zinc: 3 mg (25% DV)
- Manganese: 0.7 mg (30% DV)
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (durum semolina wheat, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- Tomato powder
- Sugar
- Tomatoes
- Cornstarch
- Onions
- Onion powder
- Yeast extract
- Citric acid
- Vitamin and mineral blend (ascorbic acid, zinc gluconate, folic acid, maltodextrin, manganese sulfate, niacinamide, vitamin A palmitate, cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin)
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
