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19 herbs, spices, sweeteners, and acids that make your food last longer (web.archive.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by activistPnk@slrpnk.net to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/6224624

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

mustard

cumin

From other articles:

black pepper

mustard seed

turmeric

cinnamon

cardamom

cloves

Acids mentioned by others:

vinegar

citric acid

lemon/lime juice

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[–] aniki@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is honey considered a spice?

[–] activistPnk@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

i just edited the title.

[–] aniki@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You're missing vinegar! I just made some cashew 'cheese' and a splash of vinegar keeps it fresh for twice as long.

[–] activistPnk@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 years ago

ok, updated. It’s getting more complicated

[–] DadBear@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 years ago

It looks like most of this can be grown too. I live in the Midwest region of the U.S., so l'd have to look to see. If i find any helpful planting guides or region guides I'll comment them.