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stumptown · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: protein gone bad

I bought some whey protein last year on the base and it was on sale because it we supposed to expire this month. But, it doesn't smell or taste funny now. When it expires what will happen, will it taste funny but still do the trick or will the aminos break down and become useless? This is the first time I've used this stuff so I don't know that much about it.

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

its milk or egg based most likely...use your imagination, mate. Using old dairy is never smart. Just buy some new at Namdaemun market, its not that expensive. Hell, I'm going on monday.

coffeeman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Location: Korea

You can use virtually all bodybuilding supplements up to six months past the expiry date (in a lot of cases even up to a year). They put the dates a bit early to get you to use up the product sooner. I wouldn't hesitate to use that protein.

coffeeman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Location: Korea

BTW, if you buy protein in any of the markets here in Korea, check the expiry date before you hand over the cash. A Korean bodybuilder told me that the sellers here like to scratch off expiry dates off of old products. Then, you have no idea how old the product is. Be careful.

semphoon · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Location: Where Nowon is

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

Prices as of 9:30 this morning:

Prolab- pure whey 5lb- 34,000
Xenadrine EFX- 43000
Prolab Creatine monohydrate- 22.000 (for 2 and a free t-shirt)
1 Nitro-tech bar- 3500
Ga-ka Juseyo'd for 95,000 total

This is at the sunrae (?) import labyrinth. I wish I could give directions, but I always get lost on the way. Know that its on an edge, and there is a big yellow happy face on the door. Inside you'll find MANY stands with all the stuff that is "impossible" to get in korea. There are a few bodybuilding stands, pick one that has the brand you like (As you see, I like prolab) and bargain with them. Hours are WEEKDAYS ONLY 9-6

semphoon · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Location: Where Nowon is

Cool.

Thanks very much for the info.

Hollywoodaction · Joined: 02 Jul 2004

www.gmarket.co.kr

Great prices. Roughly 10000won/kg of protein powder.

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

If you can read korean, and have someone to order for you...

Hollywoodaction · Joined: 02 Jul 2004

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

Stuff at the market is 100% real and bought from the Army base for the most part. Its fresh and cheap. Besides, the gmarket is a littl eless than standard Korean proce, i.e 2.7 k for 97,000. The market is 2.7k for 34.000. With no shipping time, no chance for miscommunication in emails or telephone, and the abillity to check expiry dates. Bottom line is thus, everyone is free to do as they wish. There are 3 options, Namdaemun market, gmarket, or www.bodybuilding.com. It all depends on the individual person and there prefs.

coffeeman · Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Location: Korea

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

No real negotiation skills, just looked uninterested, showed up as his first customer, and bought a few other things. Its kinda a trick when bargaining is to be done: be the first customer of the day. Most vendors will go out of their way to make that first customer a sale. That's anywhere in the world.

Thunndarr · Joined: 30 Sep 2003

Costco also carries protein. They've got a 6 lb. tub of whey for 36,000 won. I used it, it's decent enough. It claims to be 91% whey. (Of course, you will need to either buy a membership or con someone into getting you in.)

Swiss James · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai

that import market is just to the left of Gate 1, Namdaemun market.

The building itself is open at the weekends too, I'm surprised the bodybuilding stall closes, would've thought Saturday was a big day?