Legacy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of packaging does Legacy Premium come in?

Legacy Premium Food Storage comes in four-serving Nitrogen flushed Mylar pouches with an Oxygen Absorber placed inside. With this unique process of double protection against residual oxygen levels, Legacy Premium pouches have way less than 2%, the bare minimum standard level of oxygen for long-term food storage. The pouches are then stored in stackable, heavy-duty , BPA-free polyethylene buckets that are perfect for storage. Each bucket has convenient handles or grips that makes it easy to transport and weighs less than 40 pounds. The buckets also provide protection from water damage and rodents.

Do you offer any vegetarian products?

Most of the meals on this site are vegetarian friendly. Legacy Premium decided to eliminate meats from their meal offerings in order to maintain nutritional value for longer periods of time while being stored.  Real meat contains fatty oils and amino acids, which break down over time and can lead to loss of taste and nutrition. So not only are our meals vegetarian friendly, but they taste great and will last for years to come without the need to rotate them.

How much water do I need for a meal?

On average you will need one and one half cups water per serving. Although not mandatory, hot or boiling water is recommended for preparation.

What is the best way to store freeze-dried food?

Like any type of food storage, freeze dried food is best preserved when stored in a cool, dark place that maintains a fairly consistent temperature.

How long can Legacy Premium meals be stored?

When kept in optimum conditions as outlined above, freeze dried food can be stored safely and securely up to 25 years with no need for rotation.

What is the right amount of food storage to purchase?

Start by creating a food storage plan based on the needs of your family, which will vary depending on the level of preparedness you’re looking to obtain. Since the requirements of each household are different, utilize our Food Storage Servings Matrix along with your plan to help you identify the best options.

Voted Best Tasting: 4 out of 5 people voted Legacy Premium best tasting.
Largest Variety of Meals: With 19 entrees and 4 breakfasts, Legacy gives the greatest variety to your meal planning.
Total Calories:  Always look at the total calories provided instead of the number of servings to compare the true value of a food storage purchase.
Average Calories per Serving: Not all serving sizes are created equal.  Legacy Premium’s serving sizes are 30-60% larger than leading competitors’.
Gluten Free Options Available: Over half of our meals are gluten free.  Our facility operators are experts on cross contamination control and completely sterilize all equipment before producing any of our gluten free lines.
REMEMBER, LEGACY HAS THE LOWEST COST PER POUND OF EMERGENCY FOOD!  When you compare Legacy with any competitor, you’ll quickly discover our per pound prices are half what theirs are.