After A Certain Amount Of Time, You Should Throw Away Spices
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The only indefinite spices are salt and vanilla extract according to McCormick & Company, an American spice seller. Yet, many people think their spices are indefinite. After two to three years, other extracts will become rancid.
Old spices will grow stal, although they won’t harm you. While whole spices (such as whole peppercorns and bay leaves) last for up to four years, ground spices last up to three years beyond the “best by” date. By cooking them in hot oil or gently toasting them on a skillet, you can revive the flavor of some spices.
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