Sorry to break it to you, but your seasonings are probably way past their prime.
But the downside of owning everything from Allspice to Za’atar is that their shelf-life is shorter than you think.
Further, expired spices have noticeably less flavor, potency, and color vibrancy.
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But all is not lost!
Finally, we recommend 10 ways to repurpose expired spices and reduce unnecessary waste.
Perhaps you’ll come up with some more on your own!
Additionally, shop for spices at specialty markets or spice stores rather than your local supermarket.
Cooking with fresh spices results in the most bold, flavorful dishes possible.
Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
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Expired spices make a fabulousall-natural dye for decorating eggs.
Try paprika for orange and turmeric for yellow.
Fill sachet bags with expired spices and place them in areas where bugs like to congregate.
Throw in some citrus peels, too.
Coffee filters, old socks, or other fabric scraps work well as sachet material.
The result is a DIY solution that absorbs odors and keeps your fridge smelling fresh.
