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[mrec]

My black pepper is BBE Jan 2006 but still tastes peppery.

[hi-v-rocknroll → mrec]

Dried spices vary by volatility and oxidizability.

I tried some 10 year old saffron kept in a corked vial, and it really didn't do much. I basically had to use the whole thing to get any yellow out of it, probably $20 worth.

[Vegemeister → mrec]

Probably doesn't smell peppery, though, especially if it's pre-ground.