Hey Hermanites,

So I'm sure this is a really dumb question, but can you still use protein that has expired? A while back I had gotten a good sale on it and purchased it. Of course I dropped the ball and didn't use it. It is currently sealed about shows an expiration date of 2012. I'm sure the answer is "absolutely not" but in all honesty, it was really expensive and I'm attempting to be froogle.

Anyway, any insight would be appreciated before I go and get some fresh protein.

Thanks! :)

Hey man...In theory a product in a sealed container should be ok. Although this is like 2 years out of date!!!! I would say no and go out and buy another one. Look at it this way, if your Ill and have to have time off work it's gunna cost you more than a new tub of protein!!!!

Expiration dates have to do with the potency and effectiveness of the ingredients. Most protein powders contain some amino acid blend, vitamins, minerals, etc. While it may look, smell, and taste fine and might be safe to use, you are basically just dumping useless nutrients for your kidneys to just filter out and piss away. The ingredients basically will have very little bio- availability and nutritional value as they are no longer within the manufacturer's freshness parameters. I know you are trying to be frugal but exercising and then using an expired protein powder for protein supplementation is no better than taking sugar pills after you work out. Best to get a fresh batch :-)

John

Thank you Ian and John. It's just as I had suspected.

hey there!

Most manufacturers gave a 1 month allowance with their product after expiration date( for non liquid product) and 2 weeks allowance for liquid product ( beverages). Its safe to used but you wil get a less nutrional value on it. But as you said.. it's almost 2 years out of date, I don't think it will be safe to used. I highly agree with Ian and John. you are going to stress your kidney filtering that whey protein without nutrional value. I know whey protein is so expensive but think about this, Its much expensive when you consult a Nephrology =)