Do Spices Expire? Technically yes,... Blacknically no.
- Thread starter Luke Cage
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your thoughts?
Don't spices have like a 3 to 5 year shelf life? People don't go through a jar of spices in that time frame? Clumping just has to do with moisture getting in it.
My go to stuff i burn through quickly, but i have others that can take some time to make it through. Way i see it, spices just lose their potency over time, but never really expire.
OP..
Just learned something...
Read that spices don't go bad, but they can become no good. Typically , spices last a couple of years, but some older shelved spices can be revived using different methods.
I gotta pantry plus second kitchen counter full of spices, so I know that I have some expired spices.
Just learned something...
Read that spices don't go bad, but they can become no good. Typically , spices last a couple of years, but some older shelved spices can be revived using different methods.
I gotta pantry plus second kitchen counter full of spices, so I know that I have some expired spices.
yeah, eventually they just taste like sprinkling flavorless sawdust on your food. but i wouldn't say it ever tastes spoiled
This has about 10 years before it expires
xXOGLEGENDXx
Superstar
Spices do go bad. Not in a rotten sense, but they loose their flavoring/dry out.
beenz
Rap Guerilla
spices last forever, just like alcohol.
Piff Perkins
Veteran
No
I throw mine out, it’s usually clumped up by that time. For most of my seasonings, I use it all so it never expires. But the exotic seasonings I have to double Check
MajesticLion
Veteran
Potency loss comes down to proper storage. The containers with the silicone sealing rings tend to work best. Clumping, same thing...and on the off chance it happens, you can just use a marble mortar and pestle to loosen it up.
7th Letter Specialist
This SIG peel bandanas like bananas
Hmm, intresting. I thought Salmon was a fishThis has about 10 years before it expires
Diondon
Thanks to the lawyers uh, I marbled the foyer
It has to "look bad" before I throw them out lol
Yes spices go bad.
If you buy pre ground spices, they will clump from moisture, lose potency and the oils in the spices will go rancid.
For best results buy whole spices and grind yourself. That way your spices will last for quite a while.
Whole black pepper corn
Whole cinnamon sticks
Whole cloves
Whole all spice
Whole coriander seed etc
If you buy pre ground spices, they will clump from moisture, lose potency and the oils in the spices will go rancid.
For best results buy whole spices and grind yourself. That way your spices will last for quite a while.
Whole black pepper corn
Whole cinnamon sticks
Whole cloves
Whole all spice
Whole coriander seed etc