Hey guys, Sean Nalewanyj here of BodyTransformationTruth.com, and in this video I want to answer the question
of whether expired protein powder is still okay to use and if it’s fine to consume
the product even after the date listed on the tub has passed.
Well, as with most bodybuilding and fitness questions, there is no single black and white
answer that will apply in every situation.
So rather than giving one definite guideline here, I’ll just go over some of the main
points that you're going to want to consider.
So first off, before doing anything, you’ll obviously want to examine the powder firsthand
to look for any obvious signs that it’s gone bad.
So if it contains any clumps due to moisture getting inside, if it's discolored in any
way or if it smells or tastes slightly off, then you’ll definitely want to get rid of
it and just purchase a new tub instead.
Now assuming that the powder looks, smells and tastes fine, the next thing to consider
is where it’s been stored and whether or not the tub is still sealed.
If the protein powder is still sealed and if it's been stored in a cool, dry environment,
then it should be perfectly fine to consume for quite a long period after the expiration
date has passed.
6-18 months past the date will almost certainly be okay in most cases, again, as long as you
know for sure that it’s been stored properly, and technically speaking it might be good
for even several years after the expiration date.
However, there are no guarantees here, and whether or not you want to consume a protein
powder that is 2 years or more past the listed expiration date or just purchase a new tub
is up to you.
Now, if the protein powder has been opened and if it was previously already used around
the time when it was first purchased, then you're dealing with a different situation,
and in this case, there’s already been a chance for moisture and bacteria to get inside
the tub and to multiply, and this becomes a particular issue for concern if the protein
has been stored in a warm place for any reasonable length of time.
So, if the expired protein powder has already been previously opened, then I would recommend
that you be a lot more cautious with it and I personally wouldn’t consume it any more
than probably about 6 months past the expiration date.
Again though, do keep in mind that these are just overall guidelines and it is possible
that it might still be perfectly okay.
There’s no way to know for sure, however, I would personally much rather err on the
side of caution and simply purchase a fresh tub in this situation.
The final factor to consider is whether you’re dealing with a pure protein powder (like for
example, whey or casein) or a product that has additional carbohydrates and fats mixed
in, such as a meal replacement powder or a weight gainer powder.
If the expired protein powder contains additional fat that has been added in, then you’ll
also want to be more cautious in this situation since the fat will eventually go rancid just
like it would in any other food product.
So, if it’s an expired meal replacement powder or an expired weight gainer powder
that contains added fats, then I wouldn’t consume it any more than probably a few months
past the expiration date.
Keep in mind once again though that the guidelines given in this video are just general overall
recommendations to go by, and there really is no way for you to know for certain whether
a particular tub of protein powder is safe to consume or not.
So my suggestion is that if you do find an expired tub of protein that you aren’t sure
about, examine it firsthand, take the points in this video into consideration, weigh it
off against the cost of just buying a new tub altogether, and then make the decision
for yourself.
So thanks for watching this video lesson, I hope you found the information useful here
today.
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