My mom cooked and baked. There are tons of spices in the cabinet that have been there since she died in 2010. A lot have been opened and there are some extracts as well. I hate to throw them away but I figure if they're that old they can't be good...?
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostMy mom cooked and baked. There are tons of spices in the cabinet that have been there since she died in 2010. A lot have been opened and there are some extracts as well. I hate to throw them away but I figure if they're that old they can't be good...?
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I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Some of them are like whole hazelnuts. But yeah, I really am leaning towards just dumping them. It's just... they're my mom's stuff...Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostSome of them are like whole hazelnuts. But yeah, I really am leaning towards just dumping them. It's just... they're my mom's stuff...
The nuts might be rancid unless they've been in the freezer. Spices likely won't hurt you if they're old, but their flavour will be greatly reduced. Give them a taste. Extracts, I've had some for more than 10 years and they don't seem to go bad.
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The smell test will decide.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by mossrose View PostThe nuts might be rancid unless they've been in the freezer. Spices likely won't hurt you if they're old, but their flavour will be greatly reduced. Give them a taste. Extracts, I've had some for more than 10 years and they don't seem to go bad.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostI had some vanilla extract well over a decade old that was in a bottle and smelled just as strong as ever but I didn't take a chance and simply got some more.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I have powdered spices where some are probably over 10 years old. As long as they smell and taste OK (sprinkle some on your hand and smell and taste them) they are fine. Like others have said, usually the only thing that goes wrong is that they can lose their scent and flavor.
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Originally posted by mossrose View PostThe nuts might be rancid unless they've been in the freezer. Spices likely won't hurt you if they're old, but their flavour will be greatly reduced. Give them a taste. Extracts, I've had some for more than 10 years and they don't seem to go bad.
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostDon't extracts tend to have a high alcohol content? That would tend to preserve them, yes?
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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