What is the shelf life of garlic salt?

• A. 180 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 120 days
• D. 365 days

Answer: (A)

Dried seasonings like garlic salt lose their flavor and aroma over time, especially because garlic has volatile compounds that fade once ground. Garlic salt stays best when kept in a dry, airtight container, away from heat and light. In practice, its flavor remains at an acceptable level for about six months, which is 180 days. After that, the garlic component tends to weaken, and quality declines even though the product may still be safe to use. So six months is the recommended shelf life for maintaining noticeable garlic flavor and overall quality.

Shorter timeframes (like 90 or 120 days) would be too cautious for a well-stored garlic salt, while a full year (365 days) is optimistic about long-term flavor retention.