Spices may be kept in the refrigerator or freezer as long as they are in a hermetically sealed, moisture-proof container.
Spices should be stored in closed cabinets, away from sources of heat, and direct sunlight.
Among the calming spices, you will find fennel, anise, and caraway You can make tea with them. It is good for those with IBS, gas, and so on...
Pure sweet paprika - will be slightly bitter, and red.
Read the small print, it is recommended to always check the label of the seasoning and make sure that it contains only the seasoning, and does not contain starch, or chemicals.
Shelf life –
Ground spices 1-3 years.
Whole spices - 2-3 years.
blended seasonings - 1.5 years.
Herbs 1.5-3 years.
A few rules for seasoning shelf life extension
1. Keep the seasoning away from heat sources, moisture, and direct sunlight.
2. Make sure to hermetically seal the seasoning.
3. After opening a bag of seasoning, store it in a sealed container.
4. When seasoning hot food - do not season directly from the seasoning container, use a spoon.
Make sure to purchase spices from an established company with a good reputation.
Spices should be kept separate from products that attract insects, such as: bread crumbs, flour, legumes, and others.
Quality spices will have a dominant aroma. when opening the package there will be a strong characteristic smell. spices with an especially strong aroma: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom
A quality spice properly ground in a sophisticated grinder will be evenly ground.
It is recommended to purchase seasonings in sealed packages, containers, or bags, that preserve the aroma and active compounds, and prevent moisture and other damage that can detract from the quality of the spice.
A quality spice can be identified by its characteristic smell and taste. For example, ground black pepper should be a slightly gray shade, and not dark black. Sweet paprika should not be oily, if it is, oil has been added to improve its coloration. If the paprika is oily, it is not sweet paprika anymore, but Moroccan paprika in oil.
Spices may be kept in the refrigerator or freezer as long as they are in a hermetically sealed, moisture-proof container.
Make sure to purchase spices from an established company with a good reputation.
Spices should be stored in closed cabinets, away from sources of heat, and direct sunlight.
Spices should be kept separate from products that attract insects, such as: bread crumbs, flour, legumes, and others.
Among the calming spices, you will find fennel, anise, and caraway You can make tea with them. It is good for those with IBS, gas, and so on...
Quality spices will have a dominant aroma. when opening the package there will be a strong characteristic smell. spices with an especially strong aroma: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom
Pure sweet paprika - will be slightly bitter, and red.
A quality spice properly ground in a sophisticated grinder will be evenly ground.
Read the small print, it is recommended to always check the label of the seasoning and make sure that it contains only the seasoning, and does not contain starch, or chemicals.
It is recommended to purchase seasonings in sealed packages, containers, or bags, that preserve the aroma and active compounds, and prevent moisture and other damage that can detract from the quality of the spice.
Shelf life –
Ground spices 1-3 years.
Whole spices - 2-3 years.
blended seasonings - 1.5 years.
Herbs 1.5-3 years.
A quality spice can be identified by its characteristic smell and taste. For example, ground black pepper should be a slightly gray shade, and not dark black. Sweet paprika should not be oily, if it is, oil has been added to improve its coloration. If the paprika is oily, it is not sweet paprika anymore, but Moroccan paprika in oil.
A few rules for seasoning shelf life extension
1. Keep the seasoning away from heat sources, moisture, and direct sunlight.
2. Make sure to hermetically seal the seasoning.
3. After opening a bag of seasoning, store it in a sealed container.
4. When seasoning hot food - do not season directly from the seasoning container, use a spoon.
