The three main problems with spices are: air, heat, and light. The sealed small glass containers are sealed from air, whereas the large bulk containers allow more air to degrade the spices. The more times they are accessed, the more air gets in to degrade them. Also, who knows if the older spices get dumped before adding the newer/fresher ones. As to heat, most people don't grab the jars for any length of time, so that wouldn't be a huge problem. If the store got so hot as to cause a problem, then it wouldn't matter what container or for how long it stayed there. Again the larger containers would allow more light degradation than the smaller ones. While I agree with you in theory as to price, the cons are something to consider.

This dude continues to change my entire perspective on all things food and health! Keep it up!

I really like these Reader Digest version videos. Being kind of a germaphobe, I worry about buying anything from any bulk food section. No telling what kind of taste testing has been done in the open bins.

I follow thomas deleur and watched about 2 videos that featured flav city host and since then I am now addicted to both Thomas and fav city. I find that I spend more time in the market but that's because now I'm reading labels to crap we shouldn't eat and good stuff. Keep up the good work I'm enjoying this new learning process and eating healthier

You know so much amazing things about cooking. I work at my local whole foods and I come to your channel to learn how to maximize my food game. So glad I found your channel

I feel like bulk sits there longer, in a plastic container, with many hands touching and who knows how sanitized the container is.

Something always bugs me about the bulk section it’s who’s hands and how many hands have been all over those spices.

My parents keep a giant spice rack in the kitchen, where some containers have nestled since the Great Recession. If I started away to empty the containers in the trash, my parents would run me out the house.

Hi Bobby. Your work ethic has paid off and is still going. Thank you for grinding out so many videos and even shorter vids that mean lesser money. Truly are an inspiration to Rose when she gets older of a hard hard worker. I love that you continue to call us family and are so down to earth and take advice of videos and actually do them differently and so well to the last one you put out. So happy for you to be working with chipotle i go there almost as much as you maybe a little more ;) and so happy a company you love saw you for you and what amazing things you talk about. I know those mystery thumbnail art gets many viewers i think you should stick with that thumbnail more often ;) So happy those blow up and you’re getting more family members. Loved the live stream last night and so happy those are doing well too. Thank you for taking the time out to read this I really mean it. And everything i say 100x over. I hope selling your place is going good too. You deserve a better place to grow with Dessi and Rose. Can’t wait for all the new videos you come up with.

Gonna do a "Spring Cleaning" in my spice cabinet today!

Thank you for the advice, Bobby.

New to the Flavcity family in the last few weeks. Have tried some of your recipes for my family. They were so good that even my 10 year old son loved them. Just bought your keto cookbook on Amazon and I’m not even Keto. Keep up the good work..

Yes , absolutely love your channel. I've shared your page on IG. So incredibly greatful I found flavcity. My family and I thank you oh so very much. ❤🙏🏼 will be buying your book.

I love your shirt on this one, and also great video for people who aren't informed on these things so much value! Great job!

So true! Hang onto your used glass spice bottles and reuse them for bulk spices!

I love this condensed version but i have so many more questions about spices!!!😩 please make an extended version!

I just found your channel today. I love it. It's so informative. Thank you so much.

Your spice combos are super tasty! I haven’t bought package mixes since we met ~ thanks Bobby✌️♥️

I have been waiting for a video like this!!

That was a good video and I’d agree with the spices in bottles on the shelves. We love Spice obviously and are big fans of yours. Thank for sharing your ideas.

Art needs some mad love!He does his job well!

I’ve only been watching you for a couple weeks now but you are already changing the way i look at food! I’ve been starting to look at the ingredients for once and it’s insane! Anyway you can do a video on the best shampoos and body washes to use??

I really want to thank you for this information. I’ll buy my spices from bulk from now on. Thank you again 👍🏼

Another GREAT video and so important for those of us who use a lot of spices and want quality.

Yes! I own both. It’s amazing and the taste is so superior than traditional bleached salt.

Good video Bobby. In Australia, our go to for spices are the local Asian or Indian grocery. Bulk sizes and very cheap. If bothered by ground, buy whole seeds and grind in a small coffee grinder.

Wanted a spice video!! Thank you Flav!

Very informative! Love this excellent tip. I have searched my stores here in Mesa AZ and have yet to locate me some Smoked Paprika!!!!

If you are in the Atlanta area, the Dekalb International Farmers Market has bulk spices like this from around the world, dirt cheap, as well as a massive produce section of fruits and vegetables from around the world, dirt cheap. Anyone who cooks, shops there. 😍

I'd love to see you do a video on Dog foods

Bobby..Wow! awesome video liked the advise of how to buy spices. Fantastico!! 🎉🎇

Thank you for this, always trouble with spices 💕

Great video , Bobby always delivers 👍

Keep them coming Bobby , I love the repeated reviews!

Great video like always Bobby 😄

Thanks for the advice on seasonings!!!

Just bought your Ebook. I'm looking forward to starting the keto diet. Thanks "B"

BTW, thank you for your videos! I really enjoy them. Am going to make the crispy citrus salmon today.

Thanks for advice on spices .. I did think too much about spices .. and yet I use ...them all the time .. thanks

Thank you again Bobby and Art for another great video! Unfortunately for me I can't find any stores that sell spices in bulk.

I am learning so much from you. Love!

Outstanding video Bobby.

Thank you for your videos, Bobby and Art!!!! We have learned so much!!! My problem with purchasing in bulk is that my husband has Celiac Disease and cannot tolerate any tiniest of gluten particles. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

Love the shorts in Jan Bobby and Art. Will you feature the bulk section in one of your shorts?

That was very informative. I'll have to look in bulk section

How does one know how long a spice has been in the large bulk bin, let's say, for example at Whole Foods?

But how do we know how long the bulk spices have been sitting there? Lol

Thanks for the tip on the bulk spices. Would love to tap your knowledge on herbs and spices and typically what goes best with white.

The real salt is very nice. I now use my Kosher Morton salt to clean my wonderful cast iron pans. Another benefit of buying from bulk is you can buy what you know you will use and won't have to toss it ($$ lost) as you said. Spice Houses have some nice blends but like you tell us READ THE LABEL.

Will buy all while am in usa in may for my cousin graduation love your stories and food made me hungry as always love your hauls videos sooooooooooooooo much drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your dad and stories always brighten up my day love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

Another great video...of course!!! But I have a question about storage - is it recommended to storage spices in the freezer so they will last longer? Thanks!

I glad you did this spice video but I wish you could talk about like your top used spices for this or that how it tastes .I have never cooked with spices (salt&pepper)and have made 4of your meals and loved them .but it would be great if I knew how to use them

Great Content. This was helpful. Thank you

It's my BIRTHDAY!!!! I want a "Keto Sushi" video.... please im addicted to sushi but I'm I'm keto... rice replacement but most importantly i want your opinion on raw fish because i am in love with it

Thank you for this. I love spices now I am a much savy consumer. I live in San Diego, I`m pretty sure I will find resources.

Hi Rose 🌹 mommy , Ark , daddy, blessings to all thanks for sharing

Just threw out a bunch of my spices and found local spice stores.. ty Bobby for this video !!!!

All we have here in s.w. Pa. Is a cheap walmart, and a local chain called shop n save, but we do have a small Aldi's!

There are 2 stores in my small state, that I could access if I was in the area. I typically mail order and get free shipping by bulk purchasing.

Does the “brand” matter for spices? I noticed both of the paprikas you picked up were made by Frontier-intentional or coincidence? What do you think of the “simply organic” line?

That was a spicy video. Thanks Bobby!

Do you recommend buying organic vs non-organic spices? Thank you!

Very important video, Thanks Art & Bobby! Does Rose like spice? 😊

Yaayyyy we both love smoked paprika lol. I buy all my spices at bulk barn in smaller glass containers

What are your top 5 spices to keep in the kitchen? Thank you!

So hooked on these video. Huge thank you to Jessica Braun-JAM Beauty 89 for talking about you guys. I’d love to see a Best of Gluten-free/Dairy-free. My children are gf/df so it would be super helpful. Thanks for all that you do.

My only gripe with this is simple.. we don't KNOW how long these bulk spices have been sitting around and we don't know how long the prepackaged ones have been sitting on shelves either. There really is no surefire way of knowing this. I mean Whole Foods is an amazing store and they PROBABLY don't sit long but honestly, how can we be entirely sure? I love this channel because the content is informative but I can't apply every single piece of advice to my family(not that we are expected to or anything). I would have to know for certain that bulk spices aren't sitting around for months for me to change entirely to them..and just saying "well it's in Whole Foods" isn't enough "proof " for me, if that makes sense. Loving the shorter videos Bobby!

When you can up for some breath, I’d love to see you come out with your own line of products. FlavCity is the perfect brand name.

Bobby, you didn't mention the Spice House. 1550 N Wells, in Old Town. I live close to the Coffee, Tea Exchange. I'll have to check it out. Great Video!

Did not know this about salt! thank you!

What glass containers do you recommend purchasing for storage?

Do the costco seasoning section! Couldnt find a video on it from you

I love Celtic sea salt... I'm working on blending my own seasoning. International market will be my best friend.

Great Video. Do you have an option for Salt that doesnt leave Sand in your mouth? Both those salt taste good but when you put it in food and start eating your food. It feels like your eating sand with your food or dropped your food on the floor type deal. Any good salts that Arent Sandy?

Would love to hear if you( or anyone else reading this) have a dry ranch seasoning recipe; the Hidden Valley one has Maltodextrin in it.

Great tip thank you!

My favorite spice place is Savory Spices..Bend Oregon!

I’d like a video on what spices you should buy organic and what maybe isn’t necessary.

That's all well and good if you live in a large city like Chicago. In my small town in Southern Michigan the stores have limited spices and nothing in bulk. I don't want to order everything on line due to issues with debit and credit card fraud in the past.

Can you do a video on pantry staples? Thanks!!

It's funny I'm seeing this. I bought sone loose bulk sea salt from a co-op. I've never knew there was a difference until I used it on a steak and how it feels in my hand. I am in love with using the loose sea salt that is pure. It's amazing in my meals.

Bobby, what do you think about flavorings, specifically oooflavors?

Can you do a video about fish oil supplement because there so many fish oil at the Chemist Warehouse(aka pharmacy retailer). Thanks😎

How do you store your bulk spices? Thanks for another great video.

Now that I've been using Himalayan pink salt for a while, I can definitely taste the difference between that and regular salt or even kosher salt. The regular kind tastes so bad to me.

Besides making your broth and bone broth, what is the best bouillon for a flavour enhancer.

thanks for the info!

Surprised you didn’t mention Flavor god...it’s mail order they advertise all over social media...Instagram Facebook..their ingredients are all natural no weird ingredients and they make it fresh when you order. I ordered a few and it’s really good. Thanks for the short vid those are cool. Oh you seem more free in the supermarkets are they allowing you guys to film?❤️❤️❤️❤️

I don't live near any of these places that have bulk spices. Would ordering spices from Thrive Market be a good option?

Bulk spices never seem to sell where I shop. There’s all these little bags, twistee ties, lots of hands in the jars, scoops that are used on multiple spices... seems very unhygienic. honestly the jars are fine for just about everything except green herbs (exception is oregano). I will shop in the bulk aisle for things that I know are going to be hard to find or cost much more in the small jars such as poppy seeds, bulk chili peppers. Good tip on the salt. I love the Sea salts. Maldon is my favorite especially the smoked kind!!!

Anthony's Goods on Amazon has great organic spices for great prices

Is "Nuts On Clark" still in business in Chitown on North Clark Street? It was right near Wrigley Field and stocked bulk spices, candy, nuts, and was a real campy Wonderland.

Once I was in Granada on a dive trip ...on a stopover we went to a market on some small island where farmers sold their spices there...omg....the taste is unreal.....so good...it was then I realized the spices I get at home are thinned down......waaaaaaaydown. Until I ran out of the little baggies I brought home I was making very best beans ever !

I know this isn’t in the grocery store, but could you do a review in ingredients with mlm’s?!! Like Arbonne or isagenix

Health and money savings! Cool!

I've heard sea salt wasn't good because you need iodine so thank you also was wondering about bulk bins but now I'll just buy larger quantities of ones I know I like vs bulk spice

Thanks!!!

You are golden!

@flavcity - where do u buy your spices containers?

I would not trust those bulk seasons because at sprouts I've 👀 the workers refill those bulk containers with bottle season off the shelf