Comments on: Are McCormick spices worth the price?

By: TOMato

TOMato — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:50:59 +0000

Funny thing is that I don't think McCormick is any more expensive than the stuff I buy from Morton & Bassett!
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By: lil' angel

lil' angel — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:18:59 +0000

ha, i get most of mine at wal-mart. 2 for $1.oo.
i think that as long as they are fresh, then what does it matter.
however what you can get is limited.
like i can get onion powder and salt
or garlic powder and salt
parsley, and stuff like that.
but they don’t have things like thyme. and tumeric. and all those off beat spices that i use.
if you use any ‘red’ spices like chili powder and paprika, store them in the fridge.. they last forverer, and don’t lose their color or flavor.
so go cheap where you can. and higher end if you have to..
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5th season, is the 2 for $1.oo ones i was talking about.

By: chefy

chefy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:31:59 +0000

You want to trust the company that provides your spices and if that requires a bit more money…well. There actually is a standard for the amount of fecal matter and insects that can found in spices. Is that scary? I use Penzey Spices. Very fresh! And, remember, don’t buy more spice that you will be using soon.
1-800-741- 7787 for catalog or http://www.penzeys.com
The catalog is very informative and includes recipes.
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By: homegrown girl

homegrown girl — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:52:59 +0000

I normally buy herbs fresh and keep dried on hand and when it comes to spices I buy whats on sale or with a coupon. Some McCormick's spices are average price, while others are too high. Tones is another brand that you can find in bulk at warehouse stores. Their cajun seasoning is the best. Even $ stores carry oregano, garlic, basil for you guessed it a dollar. If spices come whole ot might be worth the splurge to buy them. For example whole nutmeg- 1 whole nutmeg goes a long way.
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By: Katy F

Katy F — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:21:59 +0000

Well, as I like to say, "you get what you pay for". If the spices are expensive, then most likely they will work well. As for McCormick spices, I use them all the time. They are great for baking and chicken.
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By: belle_bonnie

belle_bonnie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:32:59 +0000

I think they’re overpriced.

I buy mine at the farmer’s market or a local health food store.

Oh yeah, by the way, if you go to specialty food stores you can find some spices for cheaper. For instance, I went to an Indian food store and got cumin for about 1/4 than at the grocery…
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By: fluttering_by@sbcglobal.net

fluttering_by@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:03:59 +0000

i do think they are over-priced and i cook alot….i find Durkee brand to be just as good and better priced…not to mention McCormick shut down their plant in my hometown and put several people out of work
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By: angelina_mcardle

angelina_mcardle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:56:59 +0000

i only use mccormic black pepper its just stronger and i dont mind to pay more for pepper
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By: Jeannette P

Jeannette P — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:27:59 +0000

I use McCormicks, but I purchase the smallest containers of spices they have. Its good to replace the spices every 6 months or so.
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By: brevejunkie

brevejunkie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:22:59 +0000

NO, they’re not worth the price. If you can, you should buy your spices fresh from a specialty spice store. They’re 10 times more fresh than the bottled stuff on the grocery store shelves (any of them–McCormick or otherwise) and you’ll be surprised at the flavor difference when you use curry powder that was made fresh earlier in the week vs. McCormick curry powder which was made a year ago and has been sitting in some warehouse somewhere.
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