A new form of herbs can go bad in the fridge; it depends on various factors, such as too much moisture on the leaves can make them slimy, and too little moisture can cause them to dry out. An excess amount of light can make the herbs yellow, and extra oxygen makes them brown. Herbs can stay fresh for the last two to three weeks and even longer. Fresh and dried herbs and spices can help to spice up the shelf-stable dishes.

Shelf Life

Herbs, leaves, and ground spices have storage of life of 2 to 3 years. On the other hand, dried spices and herbs have a longer storage life of 3 to 5 years with proper storage. Therefore, dried herbs and spices have been sued in different herbal remedies.

Storage Of Fresh And Dried Herbs

You can place the spices in a cook, dark place to extend the life of spices and herbs and maintain their freshness for a long time. You can use preservers in vacuum sealer bags or jars to preserve their flavor and freshness for a longer period. In Pakistan herbal products' usage trend is high. Do not store the herbs and spices in the refrigerator because the humid environment can alter the flavor. Dried herbs and spices should be stored in an airtight container to keep larger herbs in a freezer.

Following are some herbs and spices that you can buy from any herbal store and have a longer shelf life, you can add to your food:

• Bay leaves
• Black pepper
• Chili powder
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Onion
• Thyme
• Turmeric
• Salt
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Mustard powder
• Salt
• Red Pepper

All fresh herbs should be washed before storing and always before use. All you need to do is rinse the bunch under cool water and dry them well. Soft herbs have tender stems and leaves, and hard herbs have woody stems and firmer leaves. Soft spices come in spring, and hard herbs have a season that extends well into early to mid-fall. 

How To Store Soft Herbs?

Fill a glass of cool water and trim the end of the stem. Place the bunch in the glass. Then change the water every day to keep it fresh. Basil should be left on the counter as their leaves get black if you place them in the refrigerator. All other herbs should be stored in the fridge covered loosely with a plastic bag that can help to keep the herbs retain moisture in the dry environment and keep too much oxygen level for browning the leaves. In this way, you can store soft herbs for last a week or two. Following are some herbs that you need to keep in the fridge:

• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Basil
• Mint
• Tarragon

How To Store Woody Herbs In The Fridge? 

 You need to warp the herbs in damp paper loosely. Store them in the bundle in an airtight jar. Paper towels will help keep the herb moist enough not to get dried out, and the containers keep the oxygen out. Following are some herbs that need to store in this way and are easily available in any pansar store:

• Rosemary
• Chives
• Oregano
• Sage

Herbs are safe in use and have been sued for a long time for medicinal and cooking purposes. Therefore, it is essential to know about their storage method and shelf life. Herbal supplements are far better than pharmaceutical medicines. Click to learn more about the herbal medicine for sex in Pakistan.