Comments on: The Scoop on Spices http://misunderstoodeggplant.com/tips/the-scoop-on-spices/ Jenn's Recipe Collection Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:50:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jenn http://misunderstoodeggplant.com/tips/the-scoop-on-spices/comment-page-1/#comment-568 jenn Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:45:49 +0000 http://www.jennscookbook.com/special-projects/veganomics/the-scoop-on-spices/#comment-568 The time definitely varies, though many sources now are putting ground spices around 1-2 years...however, the major issue is that you do not know how long your bottle of paprika sat at a warehouse or on a grocery shelf. The best indication is the "Shake and Sniff" test, if a spice still smells potent, then it should still have a good flavor. Fortunately, spices do not rot or grow harmful bacteria or microbes, so after a spice has lost potency you may just need to use a little more for it to be effective. The time definitely varies, though many sources now are putting ground spices around 1-2 years…however, the major issue is that you do not know how long your bottle of paprika sat at a warehouse or on a grocery shelf.

The best indication is the “Shake and Sniff” test, if a spice still smells potent, then it should still have a good flavor. Fortunately, spices do not rot or grow harmful bacteria or microbes, so after a spice has lost potency you may just need to use a little more for it to be effective.

]]> By: Spice Rack http://misunderstoodeggplant.com/tips/the-scoop-on-spices/comment-page-1/#comment-567 Spice Rack Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:21:45 +0000 http://www.jennscookbook.com/special-projects/veganomics/the-scoop-on-spices/#comment-567 Interesting, I thought most spices were not good after 6 months. Good information, thanks. Interesting, I thought most spices were not good after 6 months. Good information, thanks.

]]> By: Jenn’s Cook Book » Recipes » Dried Herbs vs Fresh Herbs http://misunderstoodeggplant.com/tips/the-scoop-on-spices/comment-page-1/#comment-456 Jenn’s Cook Book » Recipes » Dried Herbs vs Fresh Herbs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:03:21 +0000 http://www.jennscookbook.com/special-projects/veganomics/the-scoop-on-spices/#comment-456 [...] already learned how to check if dried herbs have gone stale, but are dried herbs even worth it? Conflicting reports from various sources are questioning the [...] [...] already learned how to check if dried herbs have gone stale, but are dried herbs even worth it? Conflicting reports from various sources are questioning the [...]

]]> By: Jenn’s Cook Book » Recipes » Veganomics Update: Week One http://misunderstoodeggplant.com/tips/the-scoop-on-spices/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Jenn’s Cook Book » Recipes » Veganomics Update: Week One Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:42:59 +0000 http://www.jennscookbook.com/special-projects/veganomics/the-scoop-on-spices/#comment-447 [...] week’s lessons included finding local produce with a Seasonal Produce Map and getting the Scoop on Spices. Here is a breakdown of how well I followed the Veganomics guidelines, starting with food purchases [...] [...] week’s lessons included finding local produce with a Seasonal Produce Map and getting the Scoop on Spices. Here is a breakdown of how well I followed the Veganomics guidelines, starting with food purchases [...]

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