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> On Nov 25, 6:23 pm, Zz Yzx > wrote:
>> Sorry if this has been covered.
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>> I'm amazed how cheap spices are from online sources (e.g.
>> Penzey's,Spice Barn, many others) compared to local grocery stores
>> (Safewayhere rin 95620 charges $6.99 for ONE Ozofsesame seeds).
>>
>> Thequestion I have is: "What'sthebest way to store bulk
>> spices/herbs/seeds/&tc."?
>>
>> I'm looking for a specific brandofplastic, glass, whatever
>> storagecontainers that will keepthepantry moths out (fer
>> chrissakesthey
>> invaded and destroyed my "super-hot" cayenne pepper flakes).
>>
>> All responses appreciates,


If you're ordering them from Penzey's, order them in their small glass
jars. You can also buy the jars separately for spices you already
have. I've kept all my spices and herbs in those jars in a srawer for
years, and never had an infestation.

Felice