How are spice preserved?

 

 

A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems from plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Sometimes, spices may be ground into a powder for convenience. Spices are sometimes used in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics or perfume production, or as a vegetable. Having  many spice as Chile, Galangal, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Mint, Calamus, Dill,…

As we have known that the spices will lose their colour, taste and aroma over time. To preserve peak flavour and colour, store spices in a cool, dry place, away from exposure to bright light, heat, moisture or oxygen. If possible, avoid storing spices too close to the stove, oven, dishwasher or refrigerator, where rising steam or heat can come into contact with them. Dampness can cause caking or clumping of ground spices.We must store the spices in airtight containers, such as glass jars, plastic containers or tins, to protect against moisture and preserve oils that give spices their flavour and aroma.