does kesar expire - #23988
I am really worried about my stash of kesar!! A while ago, I bought a pretty decent amount of saffron from a local market, and now I'm not sure if it’s still good. They told me it was high quality and everything, but that was like 8 months ago or something. I kept it in a cute little jar in my kitchen cupboard, away from sunlight, but I had read somewhere that kesar can lose its potency or even expire. I used it once recently for a biryani, but I’m not quite sure if the flavor was as strong as I expected. So, does kesar expire?? Like, how can I actually tell if it’s bad or just losing its magical touch? Should I be worried or just chill and use it? Also, what’s the best way to store kesar to keep it fresh? I wanna make sure I'm not missing out on any benefits or taste. Please help me out!
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