How Long Does Spice Last For?

You’ve more than likely got a stockpile of spices in your house, to put that extra spice into your meals.

 

What I think is not really said is that it does a lot more than that!

 

It also helps prevent food from going off too.

 

 Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory can be found in many of them, such as… Cinnamon, sage, turmeric and cloves etc.

 

It’s well known that it can help with respiratory diseases (Not COVID-19).

 

  A lot of you keep asking me, well, how long do I have before I must throw it away?

 

So , I’m really going to be speaking about how long and when to throw it away.

 

How Long Do They Last For?

Well that all depends on how it was processed.

 

 Dried herbs will not last as long as dried spices.

 

So let’s take mint, sage and rosemary now, these are all dried herbs and last up to one to three years.

 

Powered spices last for around two to three years, give or take.

 

Think chili powder, ground turmeric and garlic powder.

 

Now whole spices have the longest shelf life of them all, this is because a lack of moisture, light and air has been exposed to it.

 

If stored i the right way, it can last up to four years!

 

 Glass jars with airtight lids are your best bet! You can keep them in your cupboards too, just make sure it’s away from light, heat and the area is clean that you store it in.

 

What are some whole spices?

 

Spices such as mustard seeds, cumin seeds & coriander.

 

When Is It Time To Throw It Away?

To be honest, spices and herbs do not really go bad, how you’d think.

 

Let’s just say that it do though, all it means is it loses its flavour, aroma and colour.

 

In which case, why would you waste your time eating it?

 

 It’s not because it can make you sick, like other foods.

 

So if you want to check, as you feel suspect that it may be off…

 

Always check the scent of it and the flavour, you can even rub it in your hand and if it’s a weak scent, it means it’s off & will taste dead in your mouth.


THAT’S IT!

                                                     

I really enjoyed sharing this with you guys.

 Please do let me know though…

 

What Are Your Fav Spices?

 

What Is Your Least Fav Spice?

 

Did This Advice Make You Feel At Home With Spices Now?

 

 Until We Meet Again, Ciao

We Look Up

Karim David 

The Healthy One

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Takdeer Gabbi
Takdeer Gabbi
1 year ago

Haldi.

Amanjeevan Dhaka
Amanjeevan Dhaka
1 year ago

Haldi!

Sachbhagat Suri
Sachbhagat Suri
1 year ago

Cilantro.

Paul Waraich
Paul Waraich
1 year ago

Do you know Garam masala ?

Harbha Badesha
Harbha Badesha
1 year ago

Yes, this is useful.

Guli Aantal
Guli Aantal
1 year ago

Thanks for this share.

Jan-Jay Bhangu
Jan-Jay Bhangu
1 year ago

Thanks for the share!

Sach Pandher
Sach Pandher
1 year ago

I still throw mine away, it’s just a bad habit of mine.

Raj Hanga
Raj Hanga
1 year ago

Black Cardamom

Kira Uppal
Kira Uppal
1 year ago

I really liked this, I’m learning so much here.

Paramgun Kahlon
Paramgun Kahlon
1 year ago

Thanks for the share, I’m a hoarder anyway but it was nice to learn something new.

Devi Khoja
Devi Khoja
1 year ago

Ginger.

Sunni Merwar
Sunni Merwar
1 year ago

Great stuff!

Rich Rulania
Rich Rulania
1 year ago

Methi

Anisha Mundi
Anisha Mundi
1 year ago

Amchoor that is mango.

Prajna Lochab
Prajna Lochab
1 year ago

This is getting a share now.

Eknoor Sharma
Eknoor Sharma
1 year ago

Lee sent me here.

Ramneek Antal
Ramneek Antal
1 year ago

I don’t like ginger at all.

Steeve Thakur
Steeve Thakur
1 year ago

Tej Patta

Avneet Guneta
Avneet Guneta
1 year ago

Cinnamon.

Ashmith Basran
Ashmith Basran
1 year ago

Are you aware of the spice Star Anise ?

Yashvant Shahi
Yashvant Shahi
1 year ago

Nutmeg.

Raj Thakran
Raj Thakran
1 year ago

Mace

Manga Ranjha
Manga Ranjha
1 year ago

Cloves.

Mohanbir Gulu
Mohanbir Gulu
1 year ago

Black Pepper

Harmo Sahota
Harmo Sahota
1 year ago

Indian Red Chili!

Navnihal Cheema
Navnihal Cheema
1 year ago

Curry leaves.

Nekroop Riar
Nekroop Riar
1 year ago

Carom

Zi Jewlia
Zi Jewlia
1 year ago

Curry leaves

Paramnek Gosal
Paramnek Gosal
1 year ago

Cinnamon!

Iarlaith Ward
Iarlaith Ward
1 year ago

Mango powder.

Kevin Dolan
Kevin Dolan
1 year ago

Garlic.

Cillian Doherty
Cillian Doherty
1 year ago

Garlic.

Ben Grimes
Ben Grimes
1 year ago

Black Cardamom

Martin Gilfoyle
Martin Gilfoyle
1 year ago

Ryan sent me here!

Kelly Murrough
Kelly Murrough
1 year ago

Cumin.

Rhys Kilpatrick
Rhys Kilpatrick
1 year ago

Turmeric!

Johnny Malone
Johnny Malone
1 year ago

Green Cardamom

David Sheehan
David Sheehan
1 year ago

Chives.

Sean Hagan
Sean Hagan
1 year ago

Tarragon

Jessica Moran
Jessica Moran
1 year ago

parsley

Nessa Concannon
Nessa Concannon
1 year ago

Alex sent me here.

Keeva Cormack
Keeva Cormack
1 year ago

I feel at ease now, and more confident.

Layla Nangle
Layla Nangle
1 year ago

I already knew part of this, but It’s good to refresh the memory again.

Victoria Kenny
Victoria Kenny
1 year ago

Lee sent me here!

Fiadh Hickey
Fiadh Hickey
1 year ago

Thanks for the information, I love garlic a lot.

Maja Caffrey
Maja Caffrey
1 year ago

Thanks for the advice.

Savannah Dempsey
Savannah Dempsey
1 year ago

Thanks for this one.

Mary Monkes
Mary Monkes
1 year ago

Thank you for the share Karim!

Rosie O'Tracy
Rosie O'Tracy
1 year ago

That’s really good, I’m much clearer now, thanks.