dehydrated food

Opt for non-perishable, high-energy foods that don’t need refrigeration, preparation or cooking, such as dehydrated foods.

Word to the wise: When using dehydrated food products, tread lightly with the amount of water suggested to mix in with each item.

In fact, many dehydrated foods are considered "raw" because they are dehydrated at under 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

Freeze-dried or dehydrated foods are available even for specific dietary needs; Outdoor Herbivore offers plant-based options.

Professor Albala said that the F.D.A.’s role had changed since after World War II, when Americans didn’t quite know what to make of TV dinners, dehydrated foods and Saran Wrap.