Once the seeds are exposed or ground, they quickly lose their flavor.

"She would spit him out like a piece of apple skin, the moment he lost his flavor."

After it is ground, the spice loses its flavor in a few days.

But keep in mind that dried mushrooms can lose flavor.

Each team is limited to two foreign players, to keep the game from losing its distinctive Japanese flavor.

Keep in mind that as dried herbs get older, they begin to lose their flavor.

Leaves near the top may discolor, but will not lose flavor.

Spices may go in at this time as well, so they lose their raw flavor.

"Whole beans lose their flavor over time, too," he says.

If the sake is kept in the refrigerator for more than 3 days, it will lose its "best" flavor.