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By Lisa Abraham
Beacon Journal food writer
Published on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009
Q: Can you please tell me why onion salt (McCormick brand) gets hard as a rock after being opened for a time? Is there any way to prevent this? I have tried covering the jar with plastic wrap before putting on the lid, and have even tried adding some dry rice grains, but the salt still gets hard. Garlic salt, on the other hand, stays nice and loose.
— Toni Rininger,
Cuyahoga FallsA: The folks at McCormick tell me that your onion salt is clumping together and getting hard because of moisture.
Jennifer LaFrance, consumer communications manager for McCormick, said it is important to store spices in a cool, dry cupboard, away from the moisture of the sink and the heat of the stove.
That plastic wrap you have on the jar may actually help to trap moisture in, not keep it out, LaFrance said.
She said often even cooks who store their spices in a dry place can introduce moisture into the bottle by holding it over a hot pot on the stove, allowing steam from the food to find its way into the seasoning jar.
For better results, look for a drier spot for storing the onion salt and don't store it in the refrigerator, where the moisture can be even worse.
For more questions about McCormick spices, the company has a consumer hot line at 800-632-5847.
Got a food question? Lisa Abraham has the answer. Call 330-996-3737; e-mail labraham@thebeaconjournal.com with ''Ask Lisa'' in the subject line; or write to her at 44 E. Exchange St., P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640. Please include your name (initials will be printed on request), hometown and phone number for confirmation.
Q: Can you please tell me why onion salt (McCormick brand) gets hard as a rock after being opened for a time? Is there any way to prevent this? I have tried covering the jar with plastic wrap before putting on the lid, and have even tried adding some dry rice grains, but the salt still gets hard. Garlic salt, on the other hand, stays nice and loose.
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