Epazote [eh-pah-ZOH-teh] is a wild herb that has a complex oregano or pine aroma and a slightly bitter flavor. Traditionally used in bean dishes to neutralize gas, it is also an important ingredient in quesadillas, sopes, mole de olla and cheese tamales as well as egg and potato dishes. If your recipe calls for the crushed leaf, use about half as much powdered leaf as it calls for.
Spices and herbs should be stored away from light, heat and moisture. However, storing spices in the refrigerator or freezer may actually shorten their shelf life and they risk picking up other food odors. In general, whole spices have a longer shelf life than ground spices. Depending on the spice and how well it is stored, a good rule of thumb is six months to a year for powdered spices and longer for whole spices and seeds. The best way to determine if your spices or herbs are still fresh is to close your eyes and sniff – if you cannot immediately tell what the herb or spice is, toss it!
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