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Guide to Storing Your Ingredients Like A Pro

Guide to Storing Your Ingredients Like A Pro

March 18, 2025

Why proper storage matters

Dried ingredients—whether spices, herbs, mushrooms, or grains—are pantry essentials, but poor storage can lead to loss of flavour, nutrients, and even spoilage. While many assume dried foods last forever, they actually degrade over time if exposed to heat, light, moisture, and air. Professional chefs know that the key to vibrant flavours starts with smart storage techniques.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to store dried ingredients correctly and share lesser-known pro tips to keep them fresher for longer.

Rice

Buy in small batches and what you use within a few months for peak freshness.
Use bay leaves as a natural bug repellent.
Avoid pantry moths by transferring to clean airtight container.

Dried Noodles

Avoid refrigeration as it will can introduce moisture which causes spoilage.
Transfer to airtight container to retain its freshness, prevent pests and odours from permeating them.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat and humidity. A typical pantry cupboard will suffice.

Dried Mushrooms, Fungus & Beancurd

Light makes mushrooms lose flavour faster so keep in cool, dark place.
Airtight for ultimate freshness as air causes umami compounds to degrade.
Soaking in warm water too long reduces texture quality so rehydrate what is only needed.
Use oxygen absorbers to extend shelf life dramatically. If you prefer a plastic-free natural alternative, use rice. Rice absorbs moisture while prevent flavour loss.

Dried Beans & Grains

Store in a cool, dry place as high humidity can cause premature sprouting or mold.
Avoid plastic bags (thankfully we do that here!). Instead transfer your beands to airtight jars or metal containers to keep out moisture.
Pre-soak older beans with a pinch of baking soda to help them soften faster before using them.

Herbs and Spices

Avoid spice rack by the stove as heat speeds up oil evaporation and make flavours dull.
Use airtight glass jars. Preferably in amber glass jars to reduce light exposure. Plastic containers can leach smells and allow faster oxidation.
Freeze for ultra long storage, especially when purchased in bulk.