Throwing away out of date items??

johnswife

I am going shopping later and thought I would clear out the cupboards.

Can i still use any of the following but do not want to make anyone ill:

Stir Fry thai 7 spice 10/08
Ground cumin 06/08
Hot Curry Powder 7/08
Dried Skimmed Milk 10/08
Ground Turmeric 04/08
Bag Strong White flour 09/08

All still sealed apart from Thai spices.

thanks

Baileys_Babe

I would happily use all of the above, the spices are likely to be not as powerfull as when bought, but thats about it.

FairyElephant_2

Well, personally I would use all of them! Although probably not risk bread with the strong flour, use it in sauces etc. instead.

The spices may have lost some of their flavour so you may need to use more than you would otherwise for the same effect, but can't see a problem with using them up.

johnswife

Thanks, they are going back in the cupboard now.

tessie_bear

id use it all but would move to the front of my cupboard and get on and use them up...more so milk and flour....im sure the spices will be ok for longer iyswim

Beki

i don't bother with dates on dry ingredients

non_believer_2

I used some peppercorns on Friday that were best before Sept 08 and I'm still here...;)

Raspberry_Swirl

I've used dry goods that are about 2 years out of date before without realising till after and it was ok! Probably still using them now come to think of it

anniestar

I would use all of them happily. Like a OP said the spices may not be a potent but will be fine to use. Just bear that in mind when you replace them- I finished a very ancient pack of chili powder and used the same ammount of new stuff in a chilli:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

missminnie_2

They'll be fine. I finished off a jar of cumin on the weekend that had a best before date of Sept 05!:o

floss2

missminnie wrote: »

They'll be fine. I finished off a jar of cumin on the weekend that had a best before date of Sept 05!:o

I have just replaced a box of cornflour that we've finally used up - dated BBE Jan 02...... so I must have had it for about 8 years (and at least 2 house moves!)