Printable Herbs and Spices List for Pantry Inventory

Organize your cabinet and use a printable herbs and spices list to keep track of expiration dates and what you need to restock.

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An organized kitchen makes cooking easier, so I’m sharing how I organized my spice cabinet. Take a peek at how I got everything to fit on a small shelf. Check the alphabetical herbs and spices list to see what you need to add.

And grab a printable so you can be sure you know the best by date for everything you use.

How to organize herbs and spices

For some reason, one of the easiest places in my kitchen to get cluttered is the spice cabinet. I have a small shelf by my stovetop where I keep them all.

It’s easy to access, but difficult to see all of them at once. I organized the shelf with an adjustable wooden rack and it holds everything in 3 tidy rows.

Although I used to keep the ones I use more often at the front, I recently went through and alphabetized them. It seems silly, but it was a game-changer. Still, I don’t use all of them weekly, so sometimes I’m unsure how long I’ve had a few of them.

Spices don’t expire per se, but the flavor and smell tend to fade over time. As a rule of thumb, Food Network says dried herbs and spices are best in less than 2 or 3 years.

If you’re like me and have no idea how long most of them have been in your cabinet, I noticed that just about all of mine have a “best by” date. That being said, I have kept spices years past their date when they still smell strong and taste fine.

Here’s a quick peek at my spice cabinet organizing, before and after.

Alphabetical list of spices and herbs

There are over 100 herbs and spices used around the world, although you might only keep a few dozen in your pantry. I counted 33 in my cabinet when I made this printable, including the odd spice blends and the giant bottle of salt that sits on the upper shelf.

Note: While herbs might be kept fresh in the refrigerator or dried in the pantry, I’ve put them all in one list for simplicity. The same goes for whole and ground spices. There are also variations on many of these (such as sweet basil vs. Thai basil) but I’ve used the family name.

For your inventory, be as specific as you like.

Herbs

• basil
• bay leaf
• chives
• cilantro
• dill
• fenugreek
• lemongrass
• marjoram
• mint
• oregano
• parsley
• rosemary
• sage
• tarragon
• thyme

Spices

• allspice
• black pepper
• caraway seeds
• cardamom
• cayenne pepper
• celery seeds
• chili powder
• cinnamon
• cloves
• coriander
• cumin
• curry powder
• fennel
• garlic powder
• ginger
• lemon pepper
• mustard
• nutmeg
• onion powder
• paprika
• poppy seeds
• red pepper flakes
• saffron
• sesame seeds
• salt
• star anise
• turmeric

Printable herb and spice inventory

There are 2 columns and 3 boxes on this printable. That gives you space for 12 herbs, 26 spices, and 12 seasoning blends.

You probably don’t have that many spices in your cabinet right now. But if you do need a longer page, you can print this double-sided.

You may want to use an erasable pen to write out your herb and spice inventory. That way you can erase and change the dates anytime you purchase new ones.

Get the printable

This is a one-page PDF file. I designed it to print on 8.5×11-inch paper.

Can’t see the Gumroad form below? Unsure how to print? For troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions, read the Printables FAQ Help Guide.

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