From my kitchen: How bulk spices ruined my budget meal plan

In my experience, making your own spice blends is a great way to save on budget meals. I bought a huge bag of cumin to cut costs, but it lost its aroma in just a couple of months. My chili ended up tasting flat, and I had to throw it out. Your mileage may vary, but take this with a grain of salt: buy smaller amounts or store spices properly to keep them fresh. It's a lesson I learned the hard way.

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oscar39011d ago

Seems like bulk buys often lead to more waste anyway.

sams2511d ago

Bulk spices betray us all. Get a few small mason jars and keep them in a dark cupboard, it makes a huge difference. I had the same thing happen with chili powder and it ruined a whole batch of soup. Now I just buy the tiny containers even though it hurts to pay more per ounce. Feels stupid but it's cheaper than wasting food later.

the_anthony4d ago

Heard that oxygen and light are what kills spice flavor over time. Using mason jars in a dark spot really does keep them fresh longer. Sucks to pay more upfront, but better than ruining a whole pot of soup lol.