Bulk Spices in Portland, ME

[Mike CP]

Where is the best place to buy spices in bulk in or around Portland, ME. I would prefer to fill my empty spice jars, rather than having to buy new jars.

I'm not looking for anything gourmet here, just every day chili, paprika, maybe a few curries; that type of thing.

Whole Foods is often my go to place for by-the-pound items, but I don't think Whole Foods does spices in bulk, only jars. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Any other suggestions?

[adl]

You may also want to check out Penzey's Spices, online and based in Milwaukee. You can purchase bags of spices in addition to jars, and the quality has never disappointed.

[sciencediet]

Hannaford actually has bulk spices too. I haven't compared their prices to Whole Foods, but I'd guess they're cheaper.

[Mike CP]

Which Hannaford location are you referring to?

[sciencediet]

Forest Ave. The bulk stuff is between produce and the bakery, and the spices are on the back (bakery) side.

[Mike CP]

Yes! I actually found this today while I was in that store. I've never bothered to venture over to the back side of that kiosk, but there they were.

If I read the label correctly they are Frontier spices. Got some curry and paprika, I'll use them soon and report back if any surprises in quality.

Thanks!

[Bobmaine]

Whole Foods does sell spices in bulk. They're in the same aisle as the other bulk items.

Micucci's has commercial-size spice containers, but I don't think they offer a by-the-pound option.

[Dave B]

Micucci's has a pretty nice selection of bulk spices, upstairs past the wine section.

[Mike CP]

Does Miccuci's have an option to buy by weight? Or do they just sell larger containers?

[bobbert]

I believe it's just large containers but at good prices.

[hitpas]

Easy ride up to Yarmouth/Freeport for Royal River Natural Food on Route 1 (Exit 17, take a right by Big Eartha)or the first Freeport exit (Take a right at the light). Have a good selection of Frontier Spices by weight. Also some local spice blends.