Re: Shelf Life of Spices

Financialgrl · ‎03-13-2010

I moved 2 years ago and there were spices in there I have no idea why I bought (other than they probably were bought for a specific recipe) so I tossed. I had many spices that had gotten pushed/hidden in the back of the cabinet and been there for 15 years! Tossed also.

JYWilliams · ‎03-10-2010

@GenXmuse wrote:
I often wondered as I have some that I don't even remember what era I got them from!

LOL!!!

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

I just bought new spices and they all have a "best by" but not an expiration date! Most are at least 2 years out.

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

I always check bulk spices before buying a spice that I might not use again. I also buy spices in the smallest jar possible. Penzey's sells most all of their spices in the 1/4 cup jar.

Moonlady · ‎03-10-2010

Like others, if they're still aromatic, and not discolored, I use them.

I still have nutmeg balls (whole nutmeg) from 1976😯. I purchased them from the "Gourmet" section of Wegmans--when they had a gourmet section. (LOL The entire store is "gourmet" now.) I grate the balls as I need them, and they're as fragrant as ever.

What worries you masters you.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Mine stay fresh for quite a while because they're in the freezer!

LilLadyNJ · ‎06-27-2017

@DiAnne wrote:
I always check bulk spices before buying a spice that I might not use again. I also buy spices in the smallest jar possible. Penzey's sells most all of their spices in the 1/4 cup jar.

I like the Penzey's spices as well.

A few months ago I went through my spice rack and tossed all of the spices I had for years that had expired. I threw out about 15 small containers and replaced with fresh spices that I actually use.

walker · ‎03-26-2010

Thanks everyone for your interesting comments. I had never heard about putting red spices in the refrigerator. I have heard good things about Penzey's spices....will check them out.