anything that is hitting the two+ year mark in your pantry you should probably think about tossing. over time spices lose their flavor. if you continue to use old spices you are essentially putting colored dust into your food. buy as much of your spices in the bulk section of your local market or natural food store as you can. you will pay so much less and you can buy the small amounts of what you need. instead of paying $7. 00 for a jar of turmeric you may pay $0. 20 for the 2 tablespoons you will actually utilize this year. there are a few items that last longer than others. whole nutmegs whole cinnamon whole peppercorns or other whole items can last up to a year longer than their already ground counterparts.
how long is the shelf life for kitchen spices?