Spices like any food have a certain shelf life, and after this shelf life, they always go bad.
The length of the shelf life of the spices depends on how you store the spices. As you store your spices, you have to know that humidity, air, heat, and sunlight have a very negative impact on spices, and therefore, you ought to be very careful.
The main reason why you need to store your spices wisely is to ensure that your spices retain their flavors and aroma. Also, storing the spices the right way prevents the spices from becoming rancid, musty, dirty, and even moldy. Therefore you need to learn how you should store your spices whether you are at home or on your camper or RV.
What is the best way to store spices?
You do not require a whole room or so much space in your kitchen so that you can store your spices well. As long as you know why you need to store your spices, then you are good to store them. There are so many ways in which you can store your spices. All you are to do is to make sure that the method you use prevents your spices from getting any moisture, dirt, or dust. The following are some of the best and convenient ways for storing spices.
Inside a drawer
One of the best ways of storing your spices is storing them in a drawer. A drawer can save you so much space, and it can make it very easy for you to grab the spices whenever you want to use them. If you choose to store your spices in a drawer, you should buy a drawer and put them in place.
A drawer also ensures that you have all your spices organized. If the jars are so many, arrange them in a way that they are standing up. To know the spices that you need without wasting your time, you must make sure that you label all the jars with spices.
In clear deli containers
This is one of the most preferred methods of storing spices among most chefs. This is because the deli containers are very small, and therefore they save on so much space. Also, they clearly allow you to differentiate all the spices you have stored in your containers.
Tension rods
Installing tension rods in your cabinet is among the ways you can increase the space available. There are so many things that you can store with the tension rods, and your spices are among them. When you install tension rods on the cabinet, it is easier for you to stack the smaller containers containing spices on top of the larger ones. In case you have tall drawers, then this is a trick that you need to try.
Under the cabinets
There is so much space wasted in your camper, and the space under your cabinets is among them. You can turn the wasted space, especially your upper cabinets’ bottom, into a storage space for your spices. From that position, you can see and grab the spices that you need without using any spaces inside the cabinet.
On one side of your fridge
The other way of storing your spices involves decanting all your spices into magnetic tins and stashing the spices on one side of your fridge. As long as you have labeled your spices, you can clearly see them and grab them. Also, you will be freeing the cabinet spaces that you would have used for storing the spices. Getting strong magnets will ensure the tins doesn’t move around.
On the back of the cabinet doors
Today, there are so many organizers that you can buy and will help you keep your spices organized. Therefore, you can get a special organizer and mount it on the back of the cabinet doors. Instead of wasting the spaces on the back of your cabinet doors, you will make use of it by storing your spices.
What is the best container to store spices? (plastic, tin, or glass)
Most people overlook the functionality of a spice container in search of the aesthetics the containers provide. You must look for the best containers that will help you store your spices for a long time. Plastic, tin, and glass are among the materials used in making containers for storing spices. However, before selecting the type of container that is best for you among the three, you must know what makes each container good for storage.
The best way to store spices is in glass containers as long as you keep them in a dark and cool place. Tin keeps the light out but is not airtight. Plastic is cheap and is difficult to break, but may leak particles into your spices.
Storage containers made of tin prevent light from damaging spices. However, tin containers are not airtight, and hence spices cannot stay fresh for a longer time like you would like.
Glass is known for storing high quality and expensive spices. Glass container is airtight and therefore ensures that your spices last longer without losing their aroma and flavor.
On the other hand, plastic is porous, allowing some air to enter the container damaging the spices. Also, during extreme temperatures, plastic containers leech. The heating and freezing of these containers allow particles to enter into your spices. For shorter periods, and during travel, plastic might be your best option as the container are more resistant to breakage.
The next time you will be buying spice containers, choose glass containers. This is because they create the best seal, and storing your spices in glass containers with airtight seals increases their shelf life and maintains the spices’ flavors.
How do you store spices in a camper? How do you store spices in an RV?
When you are traveling, you will require cooking, and without your spices, you may not love the food you cook. Therefore since you may not have anywhere to buy the spices you may want to use, you must learn how to store your spices on your camper or RV. The following are some ways to help you store your spices in your RV or camper.
Using tic tac containers
Empty tic tac containers are very great when it comes to storing your spice. The containers are made of plastic, which is a great container for storing spices. When you fill your empty tic tac containers, you can keep them in a large box or container to stay organized.
Magnetic spice rack
RVs and campers do not have so many spaces. Therefore, you do not expect to have a large cupboard. However, with the magnetic spice racks, you can store your spices safely. All you have to do is install a metal sheet in your cabinets, on the wall, or on the backsplash. When installed, put the spics in small containers whose backs are magnetized. The magnetized backs are attracted to the metal sheet, and hence your spices will be at a perfect place.
Cupboard spice shelves
You can also install shelves or tacks in your cabinets and arrange your spices in them. To ensure that your spices are safer, select the racks that clip the spice bottles at the top, keeping the bottles in place.
Spice rack or drawer
Spice racks and drawers are pulled out and fold down drawers that you can use when storing your spices. They can be installed under our cabinets or inside your cupboard.
Multi spice shakers
Multi-spice shakers are a great way for you to store your spices in your RV or campers. Multi-spice shakers are perfect for storing different types of spices. You do not have to worry about having so many bottles and storing your spices while you hit the road with these spice shakers.
