How were spices stored during the medieval period?

It depends which part of the medieval period. In the early middle ages, people often didn't have spices (unless, you lived in Asia or the Middle-East and/or grew them) because trade was minimal, especially in Europe - trade was dangerous. In the late middle ages, I think that is something along what they did, yes. read more

It depends which part of the medieval period. In the early middle ages, people often didn’t have spices (unless, you lived in Asia or the Middle-East and/or grew them) because trade was minimal, especially in Europe - trade was dangerous. read more

Crusades introduced different Spices during the Middle Ages Middle Ages food changed considerably during the Medieval period and much of this was due to the different spices that were brought back from the Crusades. Kings, Knights, Lords and other crusaders, including many women, had travelled 3000 miles to reach the Holy Lands. read more

Seldom found during the Roman period, its use in Europe developed during the Middle Ages. According to Bruno Laurioux, ginger was found in one quarter of all medieval French and English recipes. Ginger was of less use in Italy and Spain, during that same period. read more