I hear ya!
One thing not mentioned is you can also make alcohol from sugar.
I understand the importance in todays world, just question its actual purpose if shtf. Most items are common sense just struggling with this one.
I understand the importance in todays world, just question its actual purpose if shtf. Most items are common sense just struggling with this one.
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Honey or maple syrup is way better than processed and refined sugar! That crap is poison, and no one should be eating it. I wouldn't waste 1/4 shelf on processed white sugar. It will never be something you need to survive.
I am going to practice growing and processing stevia this summer. I am just wondering if you make a syrup out of it and then spread it thin in a dehydrator if it will become a usable
powder when scarped off.
Can't find any info on making a powder. But will give it a shot.
I make about 1,000 gallons of maple syrup per year. Can't complain when someone promotes it.
Do you sell it?
I don't even have refined sugar in my regular pantry.
I would also never buy rice, beans or wheat for survival. It all too highly processed to be any kind of good fuel for your body, or your body does not digest it well, and therefore it's not of much use nutrition-wise. So I guess if you are just aiming for short-term empty calories, it's OK. I also wouldn't make or buy jelly/jam, dehydrated fruits are a much better way to preserve the benefits of eating fruit, without the toxic white sugar. Why destroy the natural sweetness with a gallon of sugar?
Is survival with Diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity preferable?
You might try growing sorghum as well. Very drought resistant, and provides a decent yield of sugar.