Hey fellow vegan prepper, are you are looking for a comprehensive review on vegan emergency food kits available in the market? If so, you are at the right place. Choosing the right survival food kit could be a daunting task to some because there is a multitude of factors that need to be considered.
First and foremost, we need to consider the nutritional content of vegan survival food. Food that contains dietary fiber, vitamins and calcium are a great energy sources and it helps repair and build cells and tissues in our body. Meanwhile, selecting food that has high amount of sodium and sugar can be detrimental to our health.
Next, it is also important for us to select great tasting vegan food kit. The last thing we want during a survival situation is to be faced with terrible tasting food. I would recommend spending a little extra to get high quality ingredients so that you enjoy the best of both high nutrients and great tasting product. Alternatively, you can opt to add seasonings on your vegan meal to enhance the taste.
Third, understanding the shelf life or how long we can keep your vegan food kit is critical. If the vegan emergency food is unable to last more than 5 years, it is not recommended to be kept as a long-term food storage. Knowing the shelf life of the item can help you prepare early and replace expiring vegan emergency food so you can consume the food kit without worries during emergency.
For preppers who are non-vegan, you can read my in-depth review of the 8 best non-vegan survival food kit
Keeping these 3 main criteria: nutrition, taste and shelf life in mind, let us look at the top 5 vegan emergency food that we have picked.
Why Should I get a Vegan Emergency Food Kit
An emergency can happen anytime such as hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides and forest fires. Imagine being in this situation but you are unprepared, the consequences would be disastrous and might even result in death. Remembering the survival rule of 3, which is you can only survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in a harsh environment (extreme heat or cold), 3 days without drinkable water and 3 weeks without food. Thus, preparing for the unthinkable would be prudent to ensure our survival as well as our loved ones.
Once you have the basic emergency survival materials covered such as a mylar blanket for heat, radio for signal, medical supplies and access to clean water. It is also equally important to nourish your body with sufficient calories and nutrients allowing you to travel to a safe haven.
Emergency experts would usually recommend you to prepare 2 weeks worth of survival food, however, I personally think that it is more tactical to have a minimum of 30-day survival food kit for yourself and your family members because when a pandemic strikes, emergency food supplies would go out of stock really fast.
5 Best Vegan Emergency Food
NorthWest Fork 30 Day Emergency Food Supply
Background – Based in Oregon, NorthWest Fork was started by a family who learned the organic farming techniques from their friend Amos which kept their produce fresh and pesticide-free. NorthWest food is vegan, certified kosher, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free and GMO-free.
NorthWest Fork’s parent company, Kester Foods also own Vegan Burger that contains no artificial ingredients and David Murphy Candy which makes gourmet jelly beans and sandy candy.
What does it contain – The NorthWest Gluten-free Vegan emergency food contains Strawberry Banana Oatmeal, Tropical Trio Oatmeal, Seasoned Green pea Soup, Black Bean Soup, Pinto Bean Stew and Black Bean Chipotle Stew.
It comes in 6 resealable mylar bags with 15 servings in each bag. The mylar bags are designed to prevent oxidation and qualitative degradation while in storage.
Nutrition – For people who are sensitive to gluten, NorthWest food has been consistently tested to have less than 30 parts per million of gluten.
Duration – These NorthWest Fork vegan emergency food kit has a 10-year shelf life.
Directions of Use – Take a cup of the food product and place it into a separate bowl. Add one and a half cup of boiling water. Stir and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes and your food will be ready to eat.
| What we like about it | What we dislike about it |
| The food kit has a decade-long shelf life making it a great long term vegan food storage | The food servings are kept in large packet hence you will need a separate bowl to eat the food |
Amy’s Vegan Organic Split Pea Soup
Background – Started in 1987, Rachel and Andy Berliner were expecting their first child. Rachel was pregnant and on bed rest, Andy went looking for ready-made meals at their natural grocery store. Unable to find anything organic and vegetarian that satisfied their taste bud, they decided to make their own. The first dish by the Berliners was a pot pie and after few rounds of discussion, the family decided to name their company after their newborn daughter Amy. Hence, Amy’s kitchen is born.
At Amy’s kitchen, the ingredients used are non-GMO and organic. Their promise is that everything that comes from Amy’s kitchen is made from scratch, from the soups and sauces to the pizzas and burritos.
What does it contain – Filtered Water, Organic Onions, Green Split Peas, Celery, Carrots, Sea Salt, Basil, Garlic, Bay Leaves, Black Pepper.
The split pea soup is plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, tree nut-free, soy-fr ee, corn-free and certified kosher.
Nutrition – Split pea soup is great source of plant-based protein, fiber, folate, iron and potassium and the best part? it is low in fat
Duration – The split pea soup can only last for 2 to 3 years so it is not suitable as a long term vegan emergency food. You will have to check the expiration date at the bottom of the can once received.
Directions of Use – Shake the organic split pea soup before opening. After that, place the soup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for at least 3 minutes. Stir the soup and serve.
| What we like about it | What we dislike about it |
| Amy’s soup is packed in a 14.1-ounce BPA free can Organic, Gluten-free, and Soy, Corn and Tree Nut-free, and Certified Kosher | Percentage of sodium per can is high at 31% compared to the daily recommended value |
Good-To-Go 5-Day Emergency Food Supply
Background – Good to-go emphasizes their clean ingredient and their aim to change how people eat on-the-go. Chef Jennifer’s food kits are crafted to provide meals that suit all diets, which is why the product is gluten-free, low in sodium, and made with no preservatives.
What does it contain – The 5-Day Emergency Food Kit includes 5 breakfasts (Granola), 5 lunch meals and 5 dinners meals. The lunch and dinner entrées consist of Chili, Risotto, Marinara, Mexican Quinoa Bowl, and Kale, all single servings.
In terms of weight, the granola oatmeal weighs 4.3 oz each, lunches 3.4 oz and dinners about 6.7oz.
The Chili has 340 calories, the Mushroom Risotto has 410 calories, the Marinara has 430 calories, the Mexican Quinoa Bowl has 350 calories, the Kale and White Bean Stew has 360 calories and the Granola has 580 calories per serving.
Nutrition – With the variety of servings available, you can be assured that you are getting sufficient protein, vitamins and minerals with this 3-meal a day vegan emergency food.
Duration – The food packaging has a best-consumed-by date but the shelf life for this Good-To-Go Vegan Emergency food is estimated to last around 4 years
Directions of Use – Add boiling water into the pack, stir well, seal the pack for 15 – 20 minutes and enjoy
If you want a more in-depth review concerning the Good to-Go meals, check out our article reviewing the best Good to-Go backpacking meals.
| What we like about it | What we dislike about it |
| Great tasting quality food | The product is made in a facility that handles fish |
ReadyWise Freeze-Dried Fruit & Vegetable Emergency Food
Background – Based in Salt Lake City Utah, ReadyWise has been well-known for its freeze-dried food and emergency supply kits. ReadyWise also prides themselves of their quality packaging and food safety where the company uses an ultra-high barrier film for its packaging called Metallye which provides optimum protection against oxygen and moisture sensitive products with long shelf-life requirements.
Analytical results from 29 ReadyWise food pouches tested by Silliker Labs showed that the median oxygen level per pouch is 0.28% and potential moisture penetration per pouch per year is 0.032 Oz.
What does it contain – The ReadyWise Freeze-dried fruit and vegetable box kit are packed with 3 packets of 8 servings in each box. One box of strawberries, one box of bananas, one box of broccoli, one box of peas, and one box of corn (120 total servings)
Nutrition – The nutritional content is near zero except for fiber.
Duration – ReadyWise freeze-dried food has an extremely long shelf life of 25 years
Directions of Use – Simply add water to rehydrate the freeze-dried fruit and vegetables and enjoy!
Get the ReadyWise Free-Dried Fruit Bundles and Vegetable Buckets and Bundles now!
| What we like about it | What we dislike about it |
| Extremely long shelf life of 20 years which means its perfect for long term vegan survival food storage | Freeze-dried fruit and vegetables do not contain sufficient vitamins and minerals |
Augason Farm Black Bean Burger
Background – Started in 1972, Phil Augason started his own family-run food company called Augason Farms because he was frustrated with the quality and variety of emergency food products available in the market. He began with formulating Morning Moo’s milk which instantly became a top-selling instant milk.
This convinced Phil that there were market full of people who wanted great-tasting and nutritious food and this led to the formulation of Augason Farm’s mission statement which is to produce nutritious, long-lasting, high-quality emergency foods that people want to eat.
What does it contain – The Augason Farms Gluten-Free Black Bean Burger comes in 38 servings with 120 calories each serving. By mixing the black bean burger mix with warm water, it will form into patties that can be grilled. In fact, Augason Farms also provide us with the recipes for making our own black bean burger salad, cheesy black bean pasta and black bean burrito so there is never a dull moment while you enjoy your emergency food!
The black bean burger contains black beans, long-grain white rice, oats, yellow peas, corn starch, onions, tomatoes, sea salt, chilli powder, guar gum, garlic powder, yeast extract, oregano and red pepper.
Nutrition – Black beans provide you with vitamin A, calcium, folate, magnesium, iron and potassium. The sodium per serving is 20% of the daily recommended value.
Duration – The Augason Farms Gluten-Free Black Bean Burger can last up to 25 years of shelf life.
Directions of Use – The instructions for preparing your black bean burger are as follow:
- Add ¾ cup of water to 1 cup of black bean burger mix for 4 patties servings.
- Mix the black bean burger mix into warm water and stir well
- Allow the mixture to stand for 15 minutes
- Place each patty on a lightly oiled grill at 375 and grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
| What we like about it | What we dislike about it |
| Extremely long shelf life of 20 years which means its perfect for long term vegan survival food storage | Freeze-dried fruit and vegetables do not contain sufficient vitamins and minerals |
Summary
That is all for the top 5 vegan emergency food kits! I hope you have found the above reviews helpful. If you have found any vegan food available in the market that tastes great, has high nutritional value and can be stored for a long period of time, please let me know by commenting below.
Remember that by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Be sure to stock up a sufficient amount of survival food before an emergency situation, you would definitely thank yourself later. Until then, be prepared, not scared.
