I discussed buying TVP the other day in the context of possible meat shortages and the alternatives for good protein sources. Today, I thought I'd share some of the other alternatives to fresh or frozen meat, specifically ones that can be bought online and shipped to your home, which by definition would need to be shelf-stable.
For those of us who are staying in for the time being, this is a way to get meat and meat-alternatives delivered to your door. And for those of us who wish to have a couple of back-up items, these foods can stay in a pantry or on a closet shelf until needed. Most of these foods keep for at least 1 year, but attention should be paid to expiration dates on packages.
So, here's my list of 10 other foods (in addition to TVP) that are high in protein, shelf stable, and can be bought online.
- canned meat/fish, such as tuna, salmon, chicken, sausages, ham, Spam
- powdered Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese powder
- dry and canned milk
- dairy and non-dairy liquid milk in aseptic packaging (the kind of package that is shelf-stable, like what kids' juice boxes are packaged in)
- powdered non-dairy milk, such as soy milk powder
- soy, whey, or veggie-based protein powder to mix with water or add to milk or smoothies
- peanut butter and other nut butters
- nuts and seeds
- dried beans combined with grain products, as well as bean flours to use in baking
- shelf-stable tofu (not the water pack variety), such as Mori-Nu brand
Many of these foods can be found on common shopping sites such as Walmart.com and Amazon.com as well as in local stores. Some of the more specialty foods can be found on smaller, health food sites or through a manufacturer shopping portal.
