Does protein powder actually expire?

[cpals]

I'm trying to get back into training and lose some weight and just got around to finding my protein powder that I bought a while back. I have a 5lb tub of protein powder that has an expiration of 7/05...

Is it less effective after this or how can the powder expire? Just seems a waste to get rid of 5lbs of this stuff.

 

[biggestmuff]

the waste is buying 5 lbs and not using it.

 

[Siddhartha]

Originally posted by: cpals
I'm trying to get back into training and lose some weight and just got around to finding my protein powder that I bought a while back. I have a 5lb tub of protein powder that has an expiration of 7/05...

Is it less effective after this or how can the powder expire? Just seems a waste to get rid of 5lbs of this stuff.

The product could chemically change and develop off flavors over time. How does it look, smell and taste?

 

[cpals]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
the waste is buying 5 lbs and not using it.

Well yeah... which is why I wanted to find out if it is safe to use it or not. It looks and smells okay (as okay as it ever smelled), but I don't think it tasted as good as it used to so who knows.

 

[Sentinel]

I wouldn't trust it.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Yes it can spoil, esspecially if exposed to heat.

 

[Fritzo]

I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

Whip? :Q

Most people just pound it out if they want it fresh.

 

[ruffilb]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

Ban.

 

[Miramonti]

7/05 isn't very old. If it tastes fine its fine.

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: ruffilb

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

Ban.

Ban?? Wait a few minutes, Fritzo probably has plenty to spare. You'll get your turn.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

Whip? :Q

Most people just pound it out if they want it fresh.

I use circular motions.

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I can whip up some fresh protein for you in a few minutes if you want.

Whip? :Q

Most people just pound it out if they want it fresh.

I use circular motions.

Emphasis on "I".