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Whole spices will keep their flavor
indefinitely as long as they are kept in tightly closed containers away
from heat and light. Herbs in leaf form will keep longer than herbs in
ground form. Ground spices and herbs will keep their flavor for up to a
year after purchase (whether opened or unopened), as long as they were
fresh when purchased and kept in tightly closed containers in a cool
place. If kept at room temperature, in a pantry for example, herbs and
spices will keep for only 6 months.
Never store herbs and spices next to or
above the stove (this will shorten their life). To tell if a herb or a
spice has lost its flavor, smell it - if it has no aroma, it should be
discarded.
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