Our foods that we stock up on for a SHTF scenario should be nutrient dense to keep us well nourished during a time of survival, and powdered eggs certainly fit that bill. Eggs in general are a nutrition powerhouse. Not only are nutrients key for keeping your immune system in check and keeping your energy levels streamlined, but when you’re well nourished you’re also less hungry.
Powdered eggs will give you a wide variety of B vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12 which is also known as Cobalamin. They will also provide you with vitamins A, D, E and K, and addition to phosphorous, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc. Not to mention that you’ll get almost all 9 of the essential amino acids and a great source of protein. This is a high quality survival food no doubt. Having powdered eggs in your food storage preps is really a feather in your cap.
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Are There Other Egg Options Besides Powdered Eggs?
While powdered eggs get the job done, if someone wanted to go all out and make an investment in a freeze dryer or food dehydrator, they could store actual scrambled eggs, or whatever style of eggs they prefer. While these might be a little more tasty than powdered eggs, there won’t be any real difference in the amount of awesome nutrition you’ll get from either option.
I would opt for both if given a choice, because while you are surviving on freeze dried or dehydrated eggs, you can always fall back on your powdered eggs as a backup. Some people might not have the budget for a freeze dryer, and others won’t have the time or attention span to learn how to use one. Either way, powdered eggs are a great thing to have in your prepper pantry.
Powdered eggs as well as powdered milk should be a must have for every prepper’s food storage strategy. These foods can give you everything you need nutrition wise, and you don’t have to worry about them expiring or going bad. While I prefer both of their non-powdered counterparts, they both taste just fine to me and I will be very grateful to have them when things go haywire.
How Do You Consume Powdered Eggs?
The directions and amounts will vary by brand, but it’s really as simple as adding water. In any type of bowl add your powdered eggs, apply water (warm hopefully), and stir. It would be a good idea to do a test batch or two to get a feel for how much water is right. If it’s too little, they will take on an odd texture. If it’s too much, obviously they’ll be runny. The texture of powdered eggs is a little different once they’ve been reconstituted with water, but overall you are getting the same food source.
I typically don’t put condiments or sauces on my eggs, but it might not hurt to have something like that on hand to enhance their flavor. Eggs won’t be as enjoyable to eat without a few strips of bacon and some crunchy toast, but eating for pleasure isn’t a luxury we can fall back on when we are fighting to survive. However I eat my powdered eggs won’t really matter when we’re living through what feels like trench warfare. I will shovel them into my mouth and feel gratitude afterwards that I am well nourished and have the much needed protein to feel strong.
