when do you throw away cooking spices?
2007-06-05 09:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by frgt3501@sbcglobal.net 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Smell them. Rub it between your fingers. If you can't smell anything anymore, toss 'em.
2007-06-05 09:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I can't recall the last time I used it, the bottle or can is sticky, and the spice/herb doesn't smell as good as it should, I toss.
I am writing the purchase date with a magic marker on the underside of the container so I never have a doubt again!
2007-06-09 09:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dried herbs and spices should be replaced every 6 months. You can use them after 6 months however, they loose potency and you need to use more than what the recipe calls for.Save yourself lots of money and keep the bottles and buy your spices from the bulk bins at your grocery store. granulated garlic costs about 50 cents for 2 ounces in bulk, where if you bought a 2 ounce bottle it would cost you about $3.00. Un-opened bottles last longer than 6 months but I only buy what I need.
2007-06-05 09:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by David H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They change color, paprika for example gets light red. Also check the smell, normally spices are very strong.
2007-06-09 05:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by jojo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after a year you throw them away
2007-06-05 09:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 6mo to a year max.
2007-06-05 09:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they no longer have any flavor or taste.
2007-06-05 09:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋