How long do dried spices last if in bottles unopened, ie cinnamon, ginger?
EM Ground spices stay viable for 2 to 3 years while whole spices last 3 to 4 years. Hello- I am still using Schilling’s red and white “square box” spices. On the side of the container it states Made in U.S.A. McCormick 1977. I have nutmeg and allspice. Can you tell me how old these are? Can they possibly be thirty plus years old? Thank you KS Seems to me the 1977 date is a dead giveaway. You can go to McCormick’s website page “How Old are Your Spices” and enter a code, if there is one on the box, to see how old it is. Take note, they say if your spices are in a tin, they are at least 15 years old. Hi, I am so glad I found your web-site! I recently bought poppy seed in bulk and did not know how to preserve it, so just used my food vacuum saver and placed them in the freezer. Is this ok? I’ve been looking everywhere for an answer, and no one knows! Thank you. MA You did exactly the right thing. Poppy seeds are rather perishable so they are best kept cool or frozen. Can I freeze fresh hom
