2006-10-07 15:32:35 · 10 answers · asked by rodz_nichols 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The shelf life of properly stored spices and herbs is approximately 3-4 years for whole spices and seeds, 2-3 years for ground spices, 1-3 years for leafy herbs, and 1-2 years for seasoning blends.
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2006-10-07 15:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months to a year, for the freshest taste possible. Some spices don't change much. My Mother had some of hers for 20 years & we couldn't tell the difference. Probably because we didn't know the difference, as most of the food on our table came out of a can or a box! I prefer mine freshly picked from the garden! Once you taste the difference, you'll NEVER go back to buying them off the shelf of a grocery store!
2006-10-07 15:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you put the spices in proper spices rack, and then keep them in a dry cool area then they should even last for years.
2006-10-07 15:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends? Are you talking fresh spices or pre packaged spices?
2006-10-07 15:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you kept them in a cool, dark, dry area and tightly closed at least 3 months.
2006-10-07 15:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by lachefderouge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i keep mine for six months unless i use them all and i just through them away i have kept some for a year
2006-10-07 15:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An interesting question. I think some of mine are old enought to vote! lol
2006-10-07 15:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kept them for years in cool,dry area
2006-10-07 15:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by nona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emeril says 6 mos. after that they may deteriorate
2006-10-07 15:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months and pitch......
2006-10-07 15:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by CUSTODIAN JOE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋