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How can you tell if your seasoning is past its prime? The shelf life of each herb and spice is different, and all age, even under the best conditions. Check your herbs and spices—and those you consider purchasing—to see that they look fresh, not faded, and are distinctly aromatic. Replace them as soon as you detect deterioration.
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The shelf life of herbs and spices will vary according to the form and plant part, too. (Those that have been cut or powdered have more surface area exposed to the air and so lose their flavor more rapidly than whole herbs and spices, for example.) Here are some guidelines:
Leaves and flowers 1 to 2 years
Seeds and barks 2 to 3 years
Roots 3 years
Leaves 1 year
Seeds and barks 1 year
Roots 2 years
Black, green, white and oolong 1 year
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