How Long After Expiration Date Does Protein Go Bad?

[JustinRiley7]

The struggle is real right now with finances in my house. My wife still hasn't found a job and we are cutting things left and right. It's very difficult just to put groceries in the house. However, a buddy of mine let me have some of his remaining protein. I was excited, but found that it expired back in February of this year. Is it still good or do I need to just chunk it?

[UncleWade]

It is highly dependent on how it was stored - sunlight, humidity, et cetera would all affect the life of the protein.

[Vinny82]

Its probably fine. But its not going to make or break your physique if you don't use it, so i would err on the side of caution.

[JustinRiley7]

It's been sitting in my buddy's locker at the gym. They turn the ac off at night and turn it back on in the morning upon opening, but I wouldn't think it would get terribly hot in the facility.

It is highly dependent on how it was stored - sunlight, humidity, et cetera would all affect the life of the protein.

[NurseGray]

Well the risk is yours. If your strapped for cash I understand. Ive been there. However as a rule its not worth it. If its expired. trash it.

[powercage]

Depends on how you stored it

[JustinRiley7]

My buddy stored it in his locker at the gym.

Depends on how you stored it

[JustinRiley7]

Yeah, things are pretty rough right now. I wish I could just get some free samples to last me for about a week, but it doesn't seem like a possibility. If I wasn't in such a difficult position, I wouldn't even consider using an expired supplement of any kind.

Well the risk is yours. If your strapped for cash I understand. Ive been there. However as a rule its not worth it. If its expired. trash it.

[emergency]

Yeah, things are pretty rough right now. I wish I could just get some free samples to last me for about a week, but it doesn't seem like a possibility. If I wasn't in such a difficult position, I wouldn't even consider using an expired supplement of any kind.

take a look at the company promo section for current free samples companies are offering. also just focus on food until the money situation gets worked out that is your most important.

[llahhsoj]

Protein can last a long time after an expiration date provided it is stored in a cool and dry place.

[PatrickValo86]

As long as it smells fine when you open the jug, I don't see a problem with it

BUT if you are worried about it making you sick. Pick up something else just to cover yourself

[bsmit107]

It doesn't necessarily "expire"

I kind of is no longer guaranteed to have the advertised amount of protein pre scoop. Basically the protein content degrades over time.

As long as he didn't get any moisture in there, no mold, weird smells and doesn't upset your stomach when you drink it, you're fine.

[JustinRiley7]

I have done that and entered a few promos. I'm trying to focus on the food right now, but even that is a struggle. We're in a bad situation right now. Money for groceries is a problem now. I've never been in a situation like this before. I'm trying to get us out of this. I'm now working 2 jobs and trying to get even more hours. I'm not sure how you feel about prayer, but I need it.

take a look at the company promo section for current free samples companies are offering. also just focus on food until the money situation gets worked out that is your most important.

[XCriticalBenchX]

I've used protein over a year past expiration and I didn't get sick but im a badass... got it on sale for $5 for 5lbs, poor in college.. didn't care haha.

Mike

[JustinRiley7]

That's what I like to hear! Ha ha! I just want to do everything I can to feed the muscle and continue pursuing my goals during this difficult time, but keep my family's needs first. Thank you for the feedback brother! BTW, I sent you a message. When you get an opportunity, take a look and let me know what you think.

I've used protein over a year past expiration and I didn't get sick but im a badass... got it on sale for $5 for 5lbs, poor in college.. didn't care haha.

Mike

[andrewwww]

picked up a few expired tubs of quest protein for $19.99 im still living! was about 4months expired

[FormulaLT1poweR]

The struggle is real right now with finances in my house. My wife still hasn't found a job and we are cutting things left and right. It's very difficult just to put groceries in the house. However, a buddy of mine let me have some of his remaining protein. I was excited, but found that it expired back in February of this year. Is it still good or do I need to just chunk it?

Personally if there is any "doubt" I always lean on the side of caution and pitch it.

[JustinRiley7]

I wasn't worried about it doing any harm to me. I was more concerned with the quality still being there. Does the quality become compromised after expiration?

picked up a few expired tubs of quest protein for $19.99 im still living! was about 4months expired

[masterg20]

I wasn't worried about it doing any harm to me. I was more concerned with the quality still being there. Does the quality become compromised after expiration?

From what I understand of labels and nutrition, the day a food expires it should match the back label. Before the expiration it should be slightly above and then past the date, it slowly degrades below what the label says.

That is just what I have been told after working with food.

[pushinweightwi]

Use your senses: smell, sight and finally taste. More than likely it is fine. Think about it. It's not like protein knows that at the stroke of midnight to go to shiit lol. What about time zones does the stuff go bad sooner on one coast vs the other? This is a general statement but people put way to much stock in best by/expiration dates. I have been in the gocercy business for 17 years and have eating so much "expired food" it's not funny. Every once in while you can tell it is rancid but 9 out of 10 times not issue what so ever.

If anything have your buddy who has tasted it try one serving and let you know if it tastes the same.

[XCriticalBenchX]

It will vary for every protein IMO. It is at your own risk, nobody can answer this question honestly.

Mike