I have various flavors like Hawaiian punch and root beer as the powder you put in your water to make it taste better and it says they were best by last year (2023). Is it safe to use them? I’ve never even opened the boxes they came in.

They’re sugar free for anyone wondering

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2003? Better be safe than sorry. 2023? You’ll be fine. If it smells good and tastes good, it’s usually still good.

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My bad I meant to type 2023

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I know covid messed a lot of us up, but I’ve got some troubling news for you regarding the passage of time…

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I read that as “water flavored powder”, and was going to say that sounds terrible.

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Is that not what desiccant packs are filled with? That’s why it says not to eat it. Because it would taste terrible (and other less fun reasons)…

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Is it a “best by” date or a real “expires on” date?

Powders like this only go bad after being exposed to moisture. If properly sealed they will last decades.

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It’s best buy

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You’re probably fine so long as it doesn’t have moisture!

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