Sealed whey protein container past its use by date - is it still usable?

I've had an accident that made me stop training for quite some time and I ended up with a sealed - never used nor opened - whey protein pot that expired Oct/2015.

Considering it's a powder and the package was closed and sealed, I opened and it still seems fine, with the same texture and smell as expected. I tried it and the flavour is very good as well.

What issues I could have using it? Would the proteins be "gone"? Could I have health problems?

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Best Answer

You didn't say where your product was packaged, but according to the USDA, "Use by" dates refer to best quality, and are not safety dates. This is especially true when foods are handled well...in your case, factory sealed. Additionally, I can't see how the proteins would go anywhere. Given the reportedly good flavor (not an indication of safety, but simply of good taste), I would use it.

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Quick Answer about "Sealed whey protein container past its use by date - is it still usable?"

For an unopened package of whey protein, it should stay okay for at least 6 to 9 months past the date on the label. Please note that you can find a whole lot of people online who prepared whey protein that was three years after the best-by date and it still came out fine.

Can you use unopened expired whey protein?

\u201cWhey protein is safe to consume once it has passed its expiry date, although the exact amount of time is unclear, and I wouldn't advise consuming it after a few months past its expiry date. It's important to be aware that it should be kept in an air-tight container,\u201d says Hope.

Does sealed protein powder expire?

Although protein powder \u2013 if stored properly \u2013 does not expire like meat and fresh produce, it absolutely can go bad. Just like any packaged good, protein powder has an expiration date, which is printed somewhere on the container. It usually appears as one of three dates: \u201cuse by,\u201d \u201cbest by,\u201d or \u201csell by.\u201d

Is expired unopened protein powder safe?

But generally speaking, after time, a best protein powder will start to lose its efficacy which simply means the product will not work as well as when it was \u201cfresh.\u201d This could mean you aren't getting the full amount of protein and amino acids you would normally from a freshly made tub of protein powder.

Does Expired Protein Powder Go Bad? Is It Still Safe To Use?

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