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

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

I've noticed Indian style lentils are my longest lasting meal prep by far. They contain like nine of these. I've never seen them mold or get slimy, but I've thrown some out after a couple weeks anyway because I just couldn't believe they'd still be safe.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Is honey considered a spice?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

i just edited the title.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months 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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

ok, updated. It’s getting more complicated

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months 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.