Keep your red spices fresh by storing them in the refrigerator
Rather than leaving your red spices on the spice rack, you should keep them cool to keep them fresh. If you leave red spices like paprika or crushed pepper out at room temperature in your spice rack or in a drawer, they will almost instantly lose their flavor.
It’s better to put our favorite red spices in a small plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator instead of leaving them out in the air all day. This will help to keep their flavor fresh for an extended period of time.