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| Type | Practice |
| Note created | Mar 12, 2026 |
The best way to store spices is in a dark, dry and cool place, or using opaque bottles.
- Light will not ruin the spices (as long as it’s not direct light – that one will ruin them), but will fade their color, which can be an especially in those spices that are not used quickly and sit for long in the pantry.
- There are theories that the light also affects the taste but I am not so sure about that; I think that they tend to lose potency after a while anyway.