The National Association of Large Surfaces (Anged), with members such as El Corte Inglés or Carrefour has guaranteed the "supply". But, despite this, the uncertainty in the face of the coronavirus health crisis has filled supermarkets in the Spanish capital and other cities with queues.
"This Monday afternoon we had in the stores of Vitoria and Madrid a reaction of impulsive buying from the people," explained Juan Roig, the president of Mercadona, who has guaranteed the supply of their products. "Our company is very efficient and the distribution sector is very effective, therefore supply is guaranteed." "After a period of uncertainty, human beings react and find solutions, and we will return to normality, " he concluded.
How to Stock the Pantry to Cope with Possible Confinement
- To start, you have to review the food that you already have at home . Get rid of expired products so they don't take up space.
- Buy enough oil, salt and cans of the seasonings you use most for cooking. Pasta, legumes, rice … And lentils, easier and faster to cook. Ah! and don't miss these recipes with a pot of chickpeas. They can get you out of trouble.
- Make sure you have coffee, herbal teas, and milk for breakfast or a snack.
- Buy long-lasting produce , such as potatoes, onions, or squash, and store them in a dry, dark area. In this way, they can last weeks in perfect condition.
- Do the math before making the purchase. For example, if you usually drink mineral water , calculate how many bottles you will need during quarantine.
- Just because you don't leave the house doesn't mean you can't eat well. Run away from ultra-processed foods , sweets and soft drinks.
- Eggs, yogurts, cheeses … Buy these products with a good expiration date so they can last several weeks in the fridge.
- Buy fish such as hake, cod or salmon , as they freeze well. So you can eat well. Before going to the supermarket, try to leave the freezer empty so that you can store meat and fish.
- The ideal is to invest in non-perishable food so that, if at some point the electricity in your home goes out and the refrigerator stops working, they will not spoil.
- Do not forget to include in your shopping list other necessary products, such as toilet paper or hygiene products .
- When it comes to fruit , keep in mind that apples stay fresh for a long time (about three weeks) if they are in the fridge. Lemons and oranges will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
- Eggs will last up to three weeks when properly refrigerated.
- Remember that bread can be frozen . Before eating it, let it thaw at room temperature and then toast it.
A good daily intake of food with zinc will help you have a strong immune system and will help you improve your defenses, prevent colds and have strong hair and nails. All benefits!
