Kitchen Tips
Storing Herbs & Spices
 

Store spices in a cool, dark place. Heat, humidity and excessive light will result in the dry herbs and spices losing their favour more quickly.

A good way to store herbs and spices are small glass or plastic airtight containers.

If stored properly, dried herbs and ground spices will retain their favours for a year.

Whole spices may last for 3 to 5 years.

For best results grind whole spices in a grinder or mortar & pestle. If you want to enhance the whole spice favour, try roasting the whole spice in a dry skillet over a medium heat, being careful not to burn them.

To keep larger quantities of herbs and spices fresh, store them in tightly sealed containers in the freezer.

Do not store dry herbs and spices near any humid source, such as sinks, dishwashers, kettles, coffee makers, on countertops, near stoves and microwaves.

Avoid storing dry herbs and spices inside the refrigerator due to the high humid environment.