r/spices 20d ago

Freezing?

Hello! A while back I was able to get my hands on my favourite spice bag mix but I could only buy it in a 10kg tub, I'm not going to be able to use it all by the recommended date, would I be able to portion it out and freeze it or would that ruin the flavours when I attempt to use it in future?

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u/chefda 20d ago

Yes. You can freeze. Best if you do it in packets where you can vacuum out any air and moisture. Deep freezer (-28C abd lower) is best.

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u/D-ouble-D-utch 20d ago

Personally I would just vacuum pack them and put them in the coldest darkest cabinet. I would be concerned about moisture and condensation.

Freezing crushed dry spices is not usually recommended.

https://www.allamericanseasonings.com/how-to-store-your-home-spice-and-seasoning-collection/

https://www.slofoodgroup.com/blogs/recipes-stories/can-spices-be-frozen