However, as spice merchants, we do have a few recommendations when it comes to storage options.
When considering all these factors, it really slims down the possible places to store your spices. When adding spiced from jars or containers, make sure not to hold the container over the steam of the dish to keep your spices dry. When moisture is added, this can create all kinds of issues, from clumping to mould forming. The secret to the longevity of stored spices lies in keeping the contents dry and cool. Humidity: Humidity, like with oxygen, is a killer when it comes to freshness for spices. The same goes for light, as being exposed for long periods of time in the light can dull the colour and aroma. Heat, whether it be from the sun or from the nearby stove will affect the quality of the spices significantly. Heat and Light: Heat and light are again big factors when it comes to shelf life. Ground spices go bad quicker because they are exposed to more air, light, and heat overall compared to whole spices, protected with their dried exterior. Like how an apple stays fresh longer when left whole versus when cut up, spices are the same. Ground : Another factor in the time that spices lose their flavour is whether they are stored whole or ground. Spices will lose freshness and flavour when there is more exposure to oxygen, which is why spices must be kept in airtight containers. Even if kept in the fridge, exposure to the air results in steak drying out, bread going stale, and vegetables going soggy or wilting, significantly faster than sealed in some sort of container. Oxygen : With cooking ingredients, whether it be steak, bread, or vegetables, oxygen is the enemy of freshness. A few factors that affect spices include: While spices can’t go bad in the typical sense of being inedible, they do lose flavour, potency, aroma, and medicinal benefit as time goes on.
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Let’s find out how to keep those fresh spices fresh as we look at how to store spices properly! With a few simple changes and a few simple tips, you can extend the life-span of your spices significantly. Proper storage of spices is something that not everyone practices.
That doesn’t mean that you can't make them last longer though! As such an important aspect of cooking (plus the fact that you are only supposed to use a little each time), it’s important to keep your spices tasting and smelling as they should as time goes on. Spices go bad overtime and as much as you try, there’s no way to make them stay fresh forever. How to Store Your Spices Keep Your Spices Lasting Longer and Tasting Fresher
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