Expiry dates on protein/carbohydrate powder....?

[E65Ross]

Just been given an unopened 2kg tub of this

https://uk.usn-sport.com/en/muscle-fuel-anabolic

which I could use for after cycling as a recovery drink or something.....but the expiry date was stated as October 2017, but being sealed, unopened and a dry powder, surely it'd be absolutely fine for quite some time yet!? Been stored in a garage, which does obviously get quite cold. I have a suspecision it'd still be fine for another 6-12 months without any issues.

Or am I going to have a bit and die a slow and painful death?

[768]

I've gone a fair way beyond the date on protein powder.

Not dead, but neither am the size of Arnie. Maybe that's why...

[E65Ross]

768 said:

I've gone a fair way beyond the date on protein powder.

Not dead, but neither am the size of Arnie. Maybe that's why...

Must be it

[Magic919]

There are theories related to Maillard browning.

[cat with a hat]

E65Ross said:

Just been given an unopened 2kg tub of this

https://uk.usn-sport.com/en/muscle-fuel-anabolic

which I could use for after cycling as a recovery drink or something.....but the expiry date was stated as October 2017, but being sealed, unopened and a dry powder, surely it'd be absolutely fine for quite some time yet!? Been stored in a garage, which does obviously get quite cold. I have a suspecision it'd still be fine for another 6-12 months without any issues.

Or am I going to have a bit and die a slow and painful death?

DODGY. Don't eat it.

If its still sealed.. I'll consume dispose it for you. I'll even pay postage

[Matt_N]

You'll probably suffer from the farts and squits whilst using it anyway

Protein powder goes right through me.

[Your Dad]

Is expiry date 'Best Before' or 'Use By'?

If it's 'best before' then it'll be fine, I was using some isotonic energy powder that was 6 months beyond the best before date.

[E65Ross]

Your Dad said:

Is expiry date 'Best Before' or 'Use By'?

If it's 'best before' then it'll be fine, I was using some isotonic energy powder that was 6 months beyond the best before date.

Pretty sure it's "BBE". Your username is ironic, since it was actually given to me by my dad

[Gruffy]

I ate a single BCAA tab last year that was about 12 months out of date. Pressed dry powder, so I figured it would be safe enough. I was wrong. Sick as a dog for several days after that. I'm sure you'll be fine with a powder that's a month over but I've lost my appetite for pushing it any further than that.

[bagusbagus]

Why would you purchase and even eat that crap anyway? Throw it away dude..
Stick to whole food plant based diet, eat lots of beans/lentils and you won't need to consume crap like this..

Snake oil for lazy retards who believe advertisements.

Edit: I just checked whats inside in that stuff and the fine print, LOOOOOOOOOL... I get more of that stuff already from my diet than that miracle powder can ever provide...

Edited by bagusbagus on Monday 13th November 23:58

[E65Ross]

bagusbagus said:

Why would you purchase and even eat that crap anyway? Throw it away dude..
Stick to whole food plant based diet, eat lots of beans/lentils and you won't need to consume crap like this..

Snake oil for lazy retards who believe advertisements.

Edit: I just checked whats inside in that stuff and the fine print, LOOOOOOOOOL... I get more of that stuff already from my diet than that miracle powder can ever provide...

Edited by bagusbagus on Monday 13th November 23:58

1 - I didn't purchase it.
2 - I don't specifically use that stuff, but I do use a whey protein with maltodextrin after hard or long workouts. You simply DO recover quickler if you get those things in you than you can with natural foods. Beans/lentils etc are NOT rapidly absorbed by any stretch of the imagination, so are not ideal for recovery.