kitchengoddess8
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I just purchased a 1 lb bag of ground Ceylon cinnamon, but the bag isn't resealable. What is the best kind of container to store it in for maximum shelf life?
I keep mine in the fridge in a plastic bottle. You could use a Mason jar too.
It depends on the spice. My cinnamon still tastes fresh. I also keep a number of other herbs and spices in the freezer. Should be OK as long as the container is airtight.
Or you could put it in a sealable zippy bag. If you should choose to do that by transferring the cinnamon instead of putting the whole bag itself into the zippy bag, be very careful. You can choke on the dust in doing so. And the dust can also burn your throat.
Your best bet is in a tall jar with a wide mouth. It will make it easier to get your measuring spoon in.
That sounds painful! A few people on Amazon said that this product is very powdery, so it does sound like a jar would be less messy than a ziplock bag.
How do you get the smell of the sauce out of the seal ring stamped on the lid? Even with soaking it in baking soda water I can still smell sauce. I'd hate to put something into one of those jars and have it taste a bit like tomato. Cinnamon Prego anyone? I tend to reuse more neutral smelling jars.If you think it will hold it all, an empty pasta sauce jar would be perfect....
How do you get the smell of the sauce out of the seal ring stamped on the lid? Even with soaking it in baking soda water I can still smell sauce. I'd hate to put something into one of those jars and have it taste a bit like tomato. Cinnamon Prego anyone? I tend to reuse more neutral smelling jars.
I store my excess spices in the basement. The cinnamon is still in the plastic jar it came in; the last time I filled my small jar in the pantry the stored stuff was still as fresh as when it was bought. I find even my Penzeys stay fresh in the plastic bags their sold in.
No. It should be fine.