[Sca-cooks] No sugar - too much spice.

[Jenne Heise]

> I have zero evidence, but it wouldn't entirely surprise me to
> learn that for some specific spices the medieval methods of
> careful packing and shipping (in anticipation of long journeys)
> could have been superior to modern methods, and could have resulted
> in 'fresher' spices despite possibly longer transit times.

Well, anything is possible, but given that spices were not packed in
sealed containers, but in boxes and bags... well, I'd be doubtful. It
would also depend on what you are comparing. Are you comparing the period
spices to modern spices bought from a specialty shop that keeps fresh
stock? Or from a grocery, a pharmacy, a dollar store, what?

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