Intrigue set in as I caught a glimpse of the tab "How Fresh Are Your Spices?". Ooo, I couldn't wait to be done with my "project" to head on over and click.
Well, I gathered up my own trays of spices and began to seek the freshness through their "Fresh-Tester." If my spice didn't have a best by date on it, I then plugged my code into it. Some interesting results ensued.
I had spices that were over 13 years old! 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, etc. (And McCormick was even pretty cute with witty sayings dating our spices to what was going on that year.)
So, needless to say, I now have 2 empty bins to place in my cabinet. As you can tell from the picture below, I threw out 20 spice jars and kept only 8. I was shocked that spices went bad so quickly. According to their site, the shelf life is from 1-4 years, depending on the spice. I know many of folk who have spice racks, and most of those sit around for years and years!
So, I just wanted to inform any of you ladies out there about this wonderful tool on the McCormick website. http://www.spicecheckchallenge.com/ Check it out sometime! It will change your life! Or at least a shelf in your life!
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