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Game Mechanic: Food preservation
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Food preservation
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Preserving food can greatly increase its shelf life. This is particularly valuable in hot climates or during summer, as food spoils quicker in the heat, and for long winters when less food is available. There are several food preservation methods, combining them can have a multiplicative effect.
Cellars
Any fully enclosed space is considered a cellar and will have a low and consistent year-round temperature. The most simple cellar consists of a 1x2x1 hole with a container in it, that's covered up with soil. More elaborate versions can be up to 7x7x7 blocks in size with a door. To verify a cellar is working, look at any container's block info. You will want to reach the lowest possible food perish speed. Build cellar walls from soil, brick or stone materials.
Crocks
You can place meals inside crocks to receive a slight benefit, but sealing crocks with wax or fat further decreases the decay rate 10-fold. To seal a crock, simply place it on the ground and use the sealing item on it. A shelf placed in your cellar makes it easy to organize your crocks.
Storage vessels
A storage vessel is a good place to store grains, grain products such as bread, and raw vegetables.
Pickling
If you have access to salt, you can pickle meat and vegetables in a barrel: look up the recipes in the handbook.
Summer in a jar!
Preserving food can greatly increase its shelf life. This is particularly valuable in hot climates or during summer, as food spoils quicker in the heat, and for long winters when less food is available. There are several food preservation methods, combining them can have a multiplicative effect.
Cellars
Any fully enclosed space is considered a cellar and will have a low and consistent year-round temperature. The most simple cellar consists of a 1x2x1 hole with a container in it, that's covered up with soil. More elaborate versions can be up to 7x7x7 blocks in size with a door. To verify a cellar is working, look at any container's block info. You will want to reach the lowest possible food perish speed. Build cellar walls from soil, brick or stone materials.
Crocks
You can place meals inside crocks to receive a slight benefit, but sealing crocks with wax or fat further decreases the decay rate 10-fold. To seal a crock, simply place it on the ground and use the sealing item on it. A shelf placed in your cellar makes it easy to organize your crocks.
Storage vessels
A storage vessel is a good place to store grains, grain products such as bread, and raw vegetables.
Pickling
If you have access to salt, you can pickle meat and vegetables in a barrel: look up the recipes in the handbook.