A giant waxed cheese wheel is the apocalypse prep you didn’t know you needed

When it comes to preparing for emergencies, fats and proteins can pose a greater challenge compared to other food groups like grains and vegetables. These essential nutrient groups often have a short shelf life, meaning if you want them to last for years, you’ll need to consider canned or freeze-dried options like those from Mountain House. But what if I told you there’s a single food item that checks all these boxes: • Contains 28% fat (by weight) • Contains 25% protein (by weight) • No added sugars • High in calcium • Affordable per ounce of fat and protein • Vegetarian-friendly • Ready-to-eat with no preparation needed • Can be stored for over 25 years The answer? A 10-pound waxed cheese wheel like the one shown in the image above. You can purchase these from restaurant supply stores or order them online for around $80. Proper storage can ensure this massive and delicious block of fat and protein lasts for decades. For more details, check out our in-depth review of popular emergency food brands. I got the idea to explore cheese as a prep item back in February when I decided to use the impending lockdown as an excuse to finally fulfill my lifelong dream of owning a full-sized waxed cheese wheel. The more I dug into it, the more I realized how incredibly rich in fat and protein this could be as a prep option compared to other staples like canned chili or freeze-dried meals. Here’s what you need to know: • A waxed cheese wheel is a vegetarian and keto-friendly alternative for long-term fat and protein storage. • If you consume part of the wheel, you can easily and inexpensively re-wax the remaining portion. • Proper storage is key to achieving the full shelf life. • In terms of fat and protein density per ounce, cheese is nearly as good as freeze-dried food. Now, let’s talk about why a waxed cheese wheel makes sense as part of your emergency prep: An unopened waxed cheese wheel can last over 25 years if stored correctly. Many cheeses are aged in wax for a year or two before reaching consumers. With the right temperature and humidity (details below), you can achieve these conditions in a basement or cellar in many regions, eliminating the need for year-round refrigeration. You might think cutting into a large cheese wheel would make it difficult to use as a prep, since once opened it has only a few weeks of refrigerated life. However, there’s a simple solution: just re-wax it! If you’ve used part of the wheel or bought a smaller portion like a half or quarter wheel, you can easily and affordably reapply fresh wax to seal it for long-term storage. Our recommended products: - Natural Boar Bristle Basting Brush: Ideal for evenly spreading wax on cheese. - Red Cheese Wax 1lb Block: Specialized cheese wax that holds better and applies easier than paraffin. It’s also reusable. Unlike many long-term storage foods, cheese is always ready to eat without any prep or special tools. Just unwrap and enjoy. I can’t think of another food you can take off the shelf after sitting for 20 years, peel with your hands, and eat straightaway. Most cheeses have zero carbs, making them keto-friendly. While surviving the apocalypse may not leave room for dietary concerns, if the world doesn’t end, many will appreciate the keto benefits of this choice. Cheese is an excellent source of calcium, which can be hard to find in a grid-down situation. Depending on the variety, it also contains various other vitamins and essential nutrients. Finally, cheese can help with digestive issues. Sudden dietary changes like relying on canned food during a crisis often cause diarrhea and other GI problems. Eating cheese can help manage this. How does a waxed cheese wheel compare to other preps? While canned chili like Wolf Brand is the gold standard for long-term fat and protein, cheese offers a different set of advantages. To compare, I chose two cheeses: - Dutch Gouda: Available at Restaurant Depot for around $80, it’s a solid choice but not the most prepper-focused. - Costco Parmigiano-Regiano Wheel (75lbs): The king of prepping cheeses, though expensive in large quantities. In terms of value, Wolf Brand Chili wins hands down. For the lowest cost per gram of fat and protein, this is the clear winner. Cheeses fall in the middle, with Dutch Gouda competing well on protein cost but higher on fat cost. Mountain House freeze-dried meals are by far the most expensive option, costing 10 times more per gram of fat and 5 times more per gram of protein than chili. Ease of access during an emergency: Chili requires a can opener, while cheeses are ready-to-eat. Freeze-dried meals need boiling water, which may not always be practical. Shelf life and storage: Canned food generally has a 3-6 year shelf life, though evidence suggests longer. Cheeses require more attention to maintain their full 25-year potential, while freeze-dried meals offer 30+ years of shelf life. In conclusion, while chili is the best value, a waxed cheese wheel offers unique benefits as a secondary prep option. Once your basics are covered, it’s time to hit the cheese aisle. For more details, check out our comprehensive guide to building your emergency food supply.

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