Do Spices Ever Go Bad?
Key Points
- From a safety perspective they should be fine, but when it comes to flavoring your food, you may not be very happy with the results
Overview
From a safety perspective they should be fine, but when it comes to flavoring your food, you may not be very happy with the results. As seasoning makers like McCormick point out, spices do not actually spoil. But when it comes to quality, the story is different. Over time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years. To find out storage times for specific herbs and spices, you can consult our Keep It or Toss It database.Long-Lasting Produce Stock up and enjoy Your Questions Answered Steak that's changed color
Key Points
- From a safety perspective they should be fine, but when it comes to flavoring your food, you may not be very happy with the results
Related Foods
This information applies to: beef, chicken, cranberry, eggs, ground beef, hamburger, pie, potatoes, salad, shrimp, spices, steak, stuffing, turkey
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