A relative of ginger, turmeric is also the powdered form of a rhizome. It has a musky, lemon-like flavor and adds a beautiful golden color to rice dishes. A key ingredient in almost all curry powders, turmeric is also used in some regional beverages. Some people use turmeric to imitate saffron in color, but it has a completely different flavor so we do not recommend this. A pinch of turmeric in steamed green veggies will deepen and preserve their green color.
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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