But not really. To be real, spices don't go "bad" the way that milk goes "bad"—that years-old thing of cumin isn't going to kill you. But the sad fact is that spices lose flavor over time, and you want your spice game to be as strong as it possibly can be; that means having the spices in your cabinet at their maximum potential, full of flavor, and ready to liven up any other ingredient they come in contact with.
To do that, you need to make sure the spices in your pantry are as fresh as possible, and buy whole—as in, not ground—spices whenever possible. Why do we avoid ground spices? In short, they go bad more quickly. Think of a peppercorn or a mustard seed or some star anise as an apple.
When you cut an apple in half, it immediately starts to degrade. Oxygen starts to turn the flesh brown, and the sharp aromas and flavors slowly escape out into the world. Oxygen does the same thing to spices, diluting them until they exist as only a shadow of their former, exciting selves. The longer spices exist, the less flavorful they are. You store them in airtight canisters that are labeled and dated with masking tape and Sharpie.
The McCormick spice company started putting a best before date on their spices near the end of Prior to that they stamped a code on their product, such as the CY code found on my parsley bottle. Another factor effecting the shelf life of spices is if moisture has entered the container, the spice will become sticky or clump together and not be too good to use. For this reason, it is not good to shake your spice over your pot of steaming stew - instead shake it into a cup or use a dry spoon to retrieve your spice from the jar.
Another test to see if your spices have gone bad is to rub a bit of the spice into the palm of your hand. Take a sniff - nice spices have a nice aroma, so if you don't smell anything you won't get much flavor from using the spice. If you have run out of the spice you need in a recipe, check our substitution page. If you're debating between using fresh or dried herbs, check our fresh vs dried post.
There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired! The best way to store spices is in their original container or a similar airtight container in the pantry. For the shelf life of spices it makes little difference whether spices are opened or unopened, what is important is that they are tightly re-sealed immediately after each use.
Spices that belong in the red pepper family including paprika will enjoy an extended shelf life remain fresher and retain their red color longer if stored in the refrigerator.
Freezing is not recommended for spices, but fresh herbs can be frozen. Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste. That depends. How long do eggs last? In general, spices will be the last expiring ingredients in any dish, but still only last as long as the quickest expiring ingredient when combined in a dish.
In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Spices. Although the Spices shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional.
Please eat responsibly! Home » Other » Spices. Got a boatload of cinnamon? Turn it into snickerdoodles , tagines , and breakfast puffs. In the end, the best way to ensure your spices are always fresh is to shop smarter.
Instead of buying all the spices A to Z from the supermarket aisle and stocking your pantry, only buy what you need when you need it, preferably in small quantities. Figure out what spices you tend to turn to most and make sure you have that one on hand; others, you can buy just when you need it for a recipe. We aim to inspire more people to talk about climate change and to believe that meaningful change is not only possible but happening right now.
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