Self-isolation shopping list

This is designed for four adults over a 21-day period, written by dietician Helen Gibbs.

Make a list of these things as they’re used in the main pantry, and replace them each week when you shop.

■ Rice (5kg bag)

■ Pasta (5kg). Spaghetti and vermicelli cook fastest.

■ Beans (10 cans 390-410g). Ideally in spring water but brine or tomato sauce OK options.

■ Meats (5 cans 390-410g). Tinned corned beef or equivalent.

■ Fish (5 cans 390-410g size). Tinned in oil are more energy dense if people you are feeding are very active.

■ Fruit (20 cans 390-410g). Select a variety.

■ Vegetables (20x 390-410g cans or 8.2kg of frozen vege).

■ Milk powder (5kg – 110g milk powder makes 1L)

■ Cereal (4 large boxes, choose high fibre)

■ Oats (5kg)

■ Flour (6kg - white and wholemeal)

■ Baking powder (200g).

■ Oil (2L). Canola or rice bran is best.

■ Sugar (2kg). For cooking and hot drinks.

■ Tea (250 bags).

■ Coffee (500g). (Or soup mixes, or drinking chocolate).

■ Margarine (1kg).

■ Salt (200g). This is for flavour if needed.

■ Peanut butter (600g).

■ Crackers/cabin bread (6 packs of 250g size).

■ Eggs (48). If your eggs are fresh they can be stored in a cool cupboard, turning them every couple of days to improve shelf life. If your eggs are a bit older, you can coat them in Vaseline. Store in a tray covered with cling film. Vaselined eggs can last up to 3 months.

■ Onions (5). Store in cool dark place. Wrapping individually in paper can prolong shelf life.

■ Carrots (5).

■ Potatoes (10).