I found bottles of vanilla extract and ground cinnamon that I haven't used in years. It doesn't have an expiration date on the bottles; the smell of the indgredients smell normal to me..but can vanilla extract and cinnamon really expire?
2006-07-25 16:05:33 · 8 answers · asked by V P 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Vanilla extract won't expire because of the alcohol.
Cinnamon doesn't expire, it just gets milder. Use more of it.
2006-07-25 16:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I've been using the same really large bottle of vanilla from Mexico for over 7 years and everything I've baked still tastes good and hasn't made us ill or anything.
2006-07-25 16:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Rena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vanilla has a shelf life of about a year, but both should be replaced every 6 months or so for the best flavor.
2006-07-25 16:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well cinniomon i wouldnt use if its all hard but vanilla extract is also good if you get a sun burn
2006-07-25 16:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by sweety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah... as long as the cap is on tightly and it's in a dry room temperature environment it will be fine.
2006-07-26 00:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fine. The spice companies will say differently, they want your money.
2006-07-25 16:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their strength (potency) might be diluted, due to the passage of time.
2006-07-25 16:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i still use mine that i bought 3 years
2006-07-25 16:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by jamiehamster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋