Prevent Spoilage
(Abjuration, Alteration)(Plant, Protection, Wards)

Range:  10 feet per level
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  1 year per level
Casting Time:  1 round
Area of Effect:  One pound of material per level
Saving Throw:  Negates

This spell prevents the spoilage of material (mostly food) due to time. In this aspect it is similar to the preserve spell of the wizard. It has an additional bonus: it changes the aspect of the material so that pests like rats and other vermin will not consume or even gnaw on the material - not even if they are very hungry. Thus, it prevents the spoilage of food due to vermin. It does not prevent spoilage if it is dropped into filth or other ugly stuff: it still has to be stored in the appropriate containers. It also prevents magical food from spoiling.
The material components are the holy symbol of the priest and a small glass containing jelly which has been sealed after cooking. This glass vanishes in the casting.

