It causes redness and inflammation of the eye, often with discomfort and irritation but without other significant symptoms. Scleritis affects the sclera and, sometimes, the deeper tissues of the eye. It is much less common than episcleritis. It causes a painful red eye and can affect vision, sometimes permanently.
Over time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.To find out storage times for specific herbs and spices, you can consult our Keep It or Toss It database.ver time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.
Although Martha Stewart (and probably most professional chefs) recommend using ground spices within 6 months, most home cooks do not use enough of most spices to warrant purchasing new ones every 6 months. If your spices are older (but not expired) you can use a little bit more to make up for the loss of potency.lthough Martha Stewart (and probably most professional chefs) recommend using ground spices within 6 months, most home cooks do not use enough of most spices to warrant purchasing new ones every 6 months. If your spices are older (but not expired) you can use a little bit more to make up for the loss of potency.