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STORAGE
GUIDELINES
WHOLE SPICES
Use the following guidelines for storing
your spices in order to maintain maximum quality.
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To prevent flavour and colour
loss, avoid moisture, light, heat and air.
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Store your spices in tightly
packed containers.
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Store all your spices in a dark
place away from sunlight, such as inside a cupboard
or drawer.
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Avoid storing your spices above
the dishwasher, microwave, stove or refrigerator,
or near a sink or moisture source.
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If storing in an open spice rack,
keep the rack away from heat, direct sunlight light
and moisture.
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Avoid sprinkling dried spices
and herbs directly from container into a steaming
pot to prevent moisture from entering the container.
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Use a dry spoon to measure spices
and herbs from a container
Keep these points in mind regarding
refrigerator/ freezer storage:
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Refrigerate chili powder and
red pepper for best color retention, especially
in summer or hotter climates.
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Spices can get wet if condensation
forms when a cold container from a refrigerator
or freezer is left open in a humid kitchen.
POWDERED & BLENDED
SPICES
As general rule, keep:
1 year ground spices.
2 years for whole spices.
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Buy a smaller container until
you determine how fast you will use a particular
spice or herb.
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If a spice or herb smells strong
and flavourful, it is probably still potent.
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Check ground spices by rubbing
a small amount in your hand. If the aroma is fresh,
rich and immediate, it can still flavour foods.
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Check a whole spices such as
a cloves or cinnamon sticks by breaking, crushing
or scraping it before smelling it.
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Avoid smelling pepper or chili
powder as they can irritate your nose.
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Initial quality of purchase will
influence shelf life.
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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.
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BSF offers premium grade of whole spices originating from
India. They are procured at source and packed at BSF plant for
preservation of authentic flavour and optimum shelf life.
The range of Whole Spices offered by BSF is :
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GREEN
CARDAMOM ( Elaichi) |
CLOVES
( Lavang) |
Black
Pepper (Kali Mirchi) |
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WHITE
PEPPER (Safed Mirchi) |
GREEN
PEPPER |
MACE
(Jaavitri) |
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NUTMEG
(Jaiphal) |
POPPY
SEEDS (Khus Khus) |
SHAHJEERA
(Caraway) |
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BIG
CARDAMOM (Badi Elaichi) |
CUMIN
SEEDS (Jeera) |
STAR
ANISE (Karan Phool) |
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CINNAMON
(Dalchinni)) |
CORIANDER
SEEDS (Dhania) |
FENNEL
SEEDS (Saunf big) |
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WHITE
SESAME (Safed Till) |
BLACK
SESAME (Kali Till) |
MUSTARD
BIG (Badi Rai) |
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MUSTARD
SMALL (Choti Rai) |
CAROM
SEEDS (Ajwain) |
CORIANDER
GREEN (Dhania) |
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STONE
FLOWER (Biryani phool) |
POMEGRANATE
SEED (Anardan) |
RED
CHILLIES (Stick) |
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RED
CHILLIES (Stickless) |
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