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Last post 07-06-2008 5:51 PM by donnac__montreal. 2 replies.
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  • 07-06-2008 5:39 PM

    spice expiration

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    I know some of my spices in my cupboard are over the recommended 2-4 years old. (some WAY over that!)  I've been using (some of) them and they still have flavor.  What do you do? Toss or keep on using?

  • 07-06-2008 5:50 PM In reply to

    Re: spice expiration

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    I just cleaned out my spice area and found some spices I didn't even remember buying.LOL I decided on doing it after visiting McCormick spices web site and they posted that if you had spices that were made in Boston ( I believe) that they were over 10 yrs. old.Yep,I had some,I would taste test them and if some of the flavor has diminished,toss them.I now own 4 bottles of Italian blend spice and not one recipe that calls for it,need some? Depo!!!

  • 07-06-2008 5:51 PM In reply to

    Toss 'em!

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    I am REALLY surprised that spices over even 1 year have much flavour left!! I buy in bulk (SMALL amounts, that I can hopefully use within 9-12 months) If they don't have a strong aroma, they are history!! The spice/herb flavours really do enchance a dish, and when it is lacking, then I find the dish falls flat, and it's a shame to waste money on quality food if the seasonings areen't there.

     

    If, as you say, the flavour is truly still pungent, then I suppose you can still use them.... up to you

     

     

    donnac
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