Thread: Fresh ground Nutmeg/Cinnamon vs. the pre-ground spice jar type
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Default Fresh ground Nutmeg/Cinnamon vs. the pre-ground spice jar type
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> Can anyone attest to whether freshly ground whole nutmeg and cinnamon
> have better flavor in recipes vs. the pre-ground spice jar type?

With nutmeg, there's no comparison. I don't usually home-grind
cinnamon.

> I know that the preground stuff can last for years. Does anyone know
> the shelf life of whole nutmegs and cinnamon sticks?

The preground stuff loses its potency after 6-12 months, in my
experience. These days, I don't buy more spices (whole or ground)
than I can use in a couplefew months.

Serene
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