Salt - 8 lbs/ per person/ year

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming less than 2300 mg (about 1 tsp.) of salt per day.  2300 mg / day would amount to about 3 lbs. of salt per year.  Remember that many foods that are stored long term are bland, so salt will greatly help to improve the taste and make these foods more enjoyable.

It is good to have extra salt for other household uses and pickling.  Salt is inexpensive and can be stored indefinitely.

It is recommended to store iodized salt to prevent goiter.

If you may want to store rock salt if you make homemade ice cream.