Freshness of Spices

  • Generally, whole spices stay fresh up to two years, ground spices about six months.
  • When fresh, most spices have a bright, rich color and strong aroma when you open the container. If either the color or aroma of any of your spices seems weak, discard the spice and purchase a new bottle.

Following is the shelf life of specific spices:

See also:
Compliment Your Cooking with Herbs and Spices

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