Abstract: A spice packaging system is provided that includes a plurality of packets for one or more spices, herbs or spice blends. Each packet includes a flexible packaging material that is impervious to light, gas and moisture. The packet has an exterior and a single or segmented enclosed and sealed interior space. A known volume of a single certified organic spice or herb is contained with the interior space of each packet, and an inert gas surrounds each known volume of the single certified organic spice or herb within the interior space.