EricGG

Creole/Cajun spice blends are made from a variety of spices, herbs, peppers, and other seasonings, many of which don't keep well for long periods of time. This means that creole/cajun spice blends are best when purchased just before use, but that most of them will go bad before the end of a year. So the seasoning companies package the spice in small containers with flip top lids to help reduce the shelf life. But, if you buy the creole/cajun spice blends in bulk, they come in resealable plastic containers. This keeps the seasoning fresher for a longer period of time and helps stop the spice from spilling all over the place when you open the container.