For the best spices and herbs, colour is very important. The brighter the colour the fresher the spices/herbs. Always store herbs and spices in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight .When cooking please do not sprinkle spices directly onto food in a steaming pot. To test the freshness of spices/herbs, rub the spice in your hand and evaluate the strength of the aroma. The stronger the aroma the better the product. The shelf life of spice is from 2 to 4 years depending on how it is stored. Herbs maintain their freshness from 1 to 3 years. And seasoning blends from 2 to 4 years.

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