| Sulfites are
used to give herbs the appearance of freshness. As with
dried fruit. un-sulfured herbs look different than those
that are adulterated with preservatives. Herbs that are
preservative free are more natural looking and are generally
darker. The brightness of the herbs may be appealing, but
it indicates the presence of harmful additives. Despite
their appearance, unsulfured herbs are more fresh and safer
than regular commercially available products.
The use of
sulfur, chlorine and aluminum phosphate was made unnecessary
through the establishment of processing stations in China.
Herb harvesters slice and process the herbs fresh, avoiding
the need to rehydrate dried herbs later to process. This
first step is crucial, as rehydration leads to decomposition
and thus the need for preservatives. The herbs are then
packed and the packages vacuum-packed, injected with
nitrogen, and sealed. The nitrogen process combined with
the lack of sulfur treatment inhibits the growth of anaerobic
organisms, resulting in safer, higher quality herbs.
After opening, store in a cool dry place. |
