STORAGE GUIDELINES

POWDERED SPICES

As general rule, keep:

1 year ground spices.
2 years for whole spices.

• Buy a smaller container until you determine how fast you will use a particular spice or herb.
  
  
• If a spice or herb smells strong and flavourful, it is probably still potent.
  
  
• Check ground spices by rubbing a small amount in your hand. If the aroma is fresh, rich and immediate, it can still flavour foods.
  
  
• Check a whole spices such as a cloves or cinnamon sticks by breaking, crushing or scraping it before smelling it.
  
  
• Avoid smelling pepper or chili powder as they can irritate your nose.
  
  
• Initial quality of purchase will influence shelf life.
  
  
• Date of purchase is very important to note in case of whole spices. Packed ground spices and blended spices come with date of manufacture and expiry.