A baby African elephant weighs 200 pounds and stands about 3 feet tall at birth. Asian elephants are slightly smaller, though not by much.
Whole spices can be kept longer --- for up to about four years for unopened containers; less for opened ones. One of the best ways to tell if your spices and herbs are too old is to open the container and smell the contents. Weak or no aroma means tasteless food. Old spices and herbs do not add flavor to your food.
Ground cinnamon thatâs three years old will not carry as much flavor as cinnamon thatâs only three months old. There are some people who recommend tossing out spices after six months, but I think that is ridiculous. Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and peppercorns last for years and years.Ground spices have a shorter shelf life because their surfaces are more exposed to the elements, but can still be good for 1-2 years, easily. If youâre concerned about a particular spice, try these two tricks: 1. Smell it.here are some people who recommend tossing out spices after six months, but I think that is ridiculous. Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and peppercorns last for years and years.