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Originally Posted by Julia Altshuler
Ken Lopez wrote:
I'm due to receive my first order tomorrow. Just standard-use herbs. My
question is: where is the best place to store the unused portions after I
refill all my spice jars? Kitchen cabinet, refrigerator, freezer or ?
Sealed plastic bags in the freezer-- assuming you have the freezer
space, of course. If not, the cupboard is fine.
--Lia
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The freezer is the worst place to store herb/spices. Any food with exposed edges is prone to freezer burn. With herbs/spices, you're talking the most exposed edges possible. Every edge becomes the perfect receptor for freezer burn/freezer smell absorption. If you're uncertain regarding how freezer smell tastes, melt a few old ice cubes and drink them. Nasty. With herbs you'll get that times 20.
Even out of the freezer you don't want to store herbs/spices in plastic. Although heat and light are enemies, air does just as much damage. Plastic is too permeable for storing spices more than a handful of months.