Spice/spices — Baked Goods — Baking and Cooking — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Spice/spices (2 source variants).
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Baked Goods — Baking and Cooking. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
whole
Spice,spices,whole
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 3–4 years |
| Pantry — after opening | 3–4 years |
ground
Spice,spices,ground
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 2–3 years |
| Pantry — after opening | 2–3 years |
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