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Do Spices Go Bad? Best Way to Store Spices

Spices, like all foods, have a distinct shelf life and will go bad if not properly stored. Read our tips on the best way to store spices.

Heat, humidity, air, and sunlight all have detrimental effects: they break down the chemical compounds (also known as essential oils) that give spices their flavors and aromas. When these chemical compounds break down the flavors lose potency. In some spices, flavors, and aromas can become rancid, moldy, musty, or dirty at which point the spices should be thrown away.

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Where Does Black Pepper Come From?

Learn what a black pepper is and where it comes from by checking out our article. It explains how this fruit from India became a staple in American dishes.

Black pepper holds a unique space in the average North American home. After all, whereas other spices live tucked away in dark cupboards black pepper proudly stands in shakers and grinders on the kitchen counter or – holiest of holy places – the dining table in nearly every single home and restaurant. It’s the only spice that finds its way into nearly every single dish.