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Whole Lasts Longer than Ground
To get the longest shelf life out of your spices, consider buying them whole. Peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and other whole varieties will last for several years, while pre-ground spices lose their flavor much faster. To use a whole spice, you’ll need a grinder of some kind. Both manual and electric tools will get the job done.Don’t have a spice grinder? Buy one here.
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Katie Bandurski