Beginner's guide to BUYING, STORING & ORGANIZING SPICES

Summary by Krater

The video explains how to store spices optimally to preserve flavor and where to buy them affordably, concluding that storing them away from heat, light, and moisture and shopping at international grocery stores are best.

From the video

Answers: How should I store spices and where should I buy them?

• spice storage methods
• whole vs ground spices
• spice shelf life
• buying spices in bulk
• international grocery store shopping
• essential kitchen spices

What it concludes

• Whole spices keep well for a year or more, while pre-ground spices degrade in flavor after 3 to 6 months.
• Spices should be stored away from oxygen, moisture, heat, and direct light.
• The worst place to store spices is in an open bowl near the stove.
• The most optimum storage for maintaining flavor life is opaque glass containers stored in the freezer and brought to room temperature before opening.
• Salt is a mineral and not a spice, meaning it does not lose flavor over time.
• International grocery stores offer a large selection of spices in bags and containers that are much cheaper than big-box grocery stores.