答えは、スパイスとグラインドごとに異なります。私が見たほとんどの情報源は、6ヶ月が「新鮮なスパイス」の長いケースであることを示唆していますが、すべてが少量で粉砕することを示唆しています。
以下は、「スパイスモーグル」からのいくつかの情報、いくつかの基本的な「すべきことと禁止すべきこと」です。
行う
* Buy spices whole, versus ground, whenever possible.
* Buy in quantities that you will likely use up in 6 months time.
* Mark the date you buy your spices and dried herbs. If there are no dates on the package, take a marker and date each container when opened.
* Grind spices just before using. Grinding releases the volatile compounds that give a spice its flavor and aroma. The longer the spice sits around (either whole or ground), the more the compounds disappear and the flavors lessen.
しないでください
* Store spices and herbs on the counter or close to the stove. Remember that just like with oils, heat, light, and moisture are enemies of a spices flavor and shelf life. Cool, dry and dark should be your watch words.
* Forget to check for freshness.
* Use pre-ground spices if you can avoid it. If you must, test for flavor by rolling a small amount between your fingers and taking a whiff. If it releases a distinct aroma, you’re ok. If you have to strain to smell it, pitch it and buy fresh. There is no sense in ruining a dish full of other ingredients because your spices are not up to their full strength.
Spice Mogulには、レビューすることをお勧めする具体的なアドバイスも豊富に用意されています。