13. PACKING & PACKAGING

UMES EXTENSION

‡ The choice of packaging should be determined by food safety first, and then by appearance. Package needs to be food grade and have an airtight closure. Brown paper stand up bags with roll down closures work well. ‡ Always work in an MDH-approved work space. ‡ Fresh herbs and dried herbs should always be kept separated. ‡ Do not use the same surface unless it is cleaned following MDH guidelines.

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