19 herbs, spices, sweeteners, and acids that make your food last longer
19 herbs, spices, sweeteners, and acids that make your food last longer
In every pantry in the world, a spice cabinet is found. Inside, there will be the standard basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, among many others. Spices allow folks to flavor their food in the way they like. They add so much complexity and nuance to a dish that would otherwise f...
If you incorporate these ingredients in your cooking, your left-overs will last longer:
- honey
- salt
- garlic
- sugar (only in high amounts according to feedback; small amounts shortens the life)
- ginger
- sage
- rosemary
- sage
- mustard
- cumin
Additionally from other articles:
- black pepper
- mustard seed
- turmeric
- cinnamon
- cardamom
- cloves
Acids mentioned by others:
- vinegar
- citric acid
- lemon/lime juice
I just had some harissa get moldy after just a couple weeks in a jar in the fridge. I was surprised. I suppose it implies a lack of the above ingredients.
Adding sugar in low amounts to food will make it spoil faster. Sugar is only a preservative at high sugar concentrations to prevent bacterial growth.
Notably missing from this lists are acids: lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid which will lower ph and slow bacterial growth.