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How to Store Dried Herbs and Spices - Healthy Cooking Demo

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    How to Store Dried Herbs and Spices

    Cook with herbs and spices to boost flavor without adding fat and calories. Cayenne, garlic, sage, ginger and cinnamon are a few herbs and spices that help make low calorie, low fat healthy recipes.

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    Preparation

      • Store dried herbs and spices in a cool, dark place, away from heat, moisture, or direct sunlight. Do not keep them above the oven.
      • How long do dried herbs and spices last? Here's a guide to herb storage:
      • Spices, ground: 2 to 3 years
      • Spices, whole: Ā 3 to 4 years
      • Herbs: 1 to 3 years
      • If dried herbs and spices have faded in color or lost their aroma, they should be replaced.

    Review Date: February 26, 2013
    Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
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