Pantry Staples · 10 foods
Spices & salt Storage Times
How long spices & salt last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
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10 of 10 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Black pepper | 2 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Cajun seasoning | 1–2 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Cinnamon | 3–4 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Cracked black pepper | 2–3 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Cumin | 3–4 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Dry mustard | 6 months | Not needed | — | 1–2 years | Yes |
 Garlic powder | 3–4 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Onion powder | 3–4 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Roasted red peppers | Not recommended | 4–6 months | — | Not listed | — |
 Salt | Indefinitely | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
Can you freeze… spices & salt?
1 answers, A–Z
Does… go bad?
Signs of spoilage for every spices & salt item
Left out overnight
The 2-hour rule, food by food
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number