How Long Do Spices Last After Expiration Date

How Long Do Spices Last After Expiration Date. How do I know if my Mccormick spices are expired? It's printed, rather small, on the bottle or label somewhere… but it's there on many products.

Here's how to keep spices fresh, plus how to know when it's time to chuck them * Keep your spices in a cool, dark cabinet away from windows and, ahem, not above your stove. * Label your spices with a Sharpie on the date you. Here's the thing: Your spices might be bad, but they're not really expired. The answer is, it depends on whether it is a whole spice or ground spice.

Ground spices lose their freshness the quickest and typically don't last past six months.

It's tough to tell how long spices are good after the expiration.

When should I throw my spices out? There are some people who recommend tossing out spices after six months, but I think that is ridiculous. They can last for a few years.