Perhaps the most irrational fear of a food lover is being on a desert island with just cans of beans and canned corn. Granted that this is not really ones concern when stranded. Yet, it seems logical to pack a bag with the stuff you want to eat that at the same will potentially save your life! Pretty sure a giant jug of high fructose syrup won't do the same for you as a good honey will...

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