What happens if we drink expired Sprite?

Carbonated soft drinks or sodas are not perishable, and are safe past the date stamped on the container. Eventually flavor and carbonation will decrease. For best quality, consume unopened diet sodas within 3 months after the date expires; regular sodas within 9 months.
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What can I do with expired Sprite?

As far as soft drinks go, the answer is nothing. The “expiry date” is just a “sell by” date. Soft drinks don't go bad. Their flavour changes, not for the better, but they're mostly water, sugar and artificial chemicals.
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Can expired soda make you sick?

Carbonated soft drinks or sodas are not perishable, and are safe past the date stamped on the container. Eventually flavor and carbonation will decrease. For best quality, consume unopened diet sodas within 3 months after the date expires; regular sodas within 9 months.
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Can expired soda hurt you?

In other words, anytime past these best-by dates, the soda shouldn't be harmful to consume, but it won't taste as good. That's because the soda will begin to lose some of its flavor as well as its carbonation even though it is sealed.
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Where is Sprite expiration date?

All of our products have a "Best taste date," which is very different from an expiration date often found on perishable items such as dairy and meat products. Our "Best taste date" is a self-imposed indicator that has been listed on the underside of our cans, shoulders of bottles and sides of paperboard wraps.
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Can You Get Sick From Drinking Expired Soda?



Can water expire?

In short, no, bottled water doesn't “go bad.” In fact, the FDA doesn't even require expiration dates on water bottles. Although water itself doesn't expire, the bottle it comes in can expire, in a sense.
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How long can opened Sprite last?

How long do soft drinks last in the refrigerator once opened? Soft drinks that have been continuously refrigerated will keep at best quality for about 2 to 4 days after opening.
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Can bacteria grow in soda?

Some of the pathogenic bacteria will have the potential to grow in carbonated and acidic drinks, not in packed products. A research study showed that Salmonella and Escherichia coli were found to survive in soft drinks of cola-type for about 48 hrs (Sheth et al., 1988).
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How long does it take for Sprite to mold?

A small amount of oxygen contained in the headspace of a bottle or dissolved in the liquid can provide sufficient oxygen for these fungi to grow. Molds grow as fluffy, cottony white masses suspended in the liquid. It usually takes about two weeks for them to be noticeable..
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Can you drink flat soda?

“Carbonated drinks, flat or otherwise, including cola, provide inadequate fluid and electrolyte replacement and cannot be recommended,” they said. Flat soda, a popular remedy for upset stomach, may do more harm than good.
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How old is water on Earth?

A recent study estimated that there are water molecules on Earth that are up to 4.6 billion years old, which means they predate the formation of the Milky Way.
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Can honey expire?

In general, honey doesn't spoil. However, it can go bad if it's contaminated or incorrectly stored. If your honey has visible mold, or if it smells fermented or "off," then it's time to toss it.
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Is day old water drinkable?

overnight or even longer? You should avoid drinking water left open for a very long time. The water left overnight or for a long period of time in an open glass or container is home to numerous bacterias and is not safe for drinking.
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How long can Sprite last in fridge?

Many ask, how long does sprite last after opening? here is the simple answer. When you open the drink, it's ideal to consume it all at once, just like Gatorade. If that isn't a possibility, most soft drinks will keep their flavor and part of their carbonation in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
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What food never expires?

9 Foods That Never Expire (Ever)
  • Honey. Thanks to the magic handiwork of bees (they have special enzymes that basically inhibit bacterial growth) and the way it's processed for storage, honey is the longest lasting of the bunch. ...
  • Rice. ...
  • Instant Coffee. ...
  • White Vinegar. ...
  • Vanilla Extract. ...
  • Salt. ...
  • Dried Beans. ...
  • Sugar.
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Can you eat 10 year old honey?

Over time the honey will darken and flavor will change but it will be safe to eat indefinitely. As it darkens, it may lose some flavor or become cloudy. As the honey becomes cloudy, you may even notice crystals in it. This will not make the honey unsafe as long as it has been stored properly.
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Does salt expire?

While salt itself has no expiration date, salt products that contain iodine or seasonings that contain other ingredients such as spices, colors and flavors can deteriorate over time.
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Is Earth losing water?

Water flows endlessly between the ocean, atmosphere, and land. Earth's water is finite, meaning that the amount of water in, on, and above our planet does not increase or decrease.
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Is water older or the sun?

Earth has water older than the Sun.
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Did dinosaurs drink water?

Floodplain dinosaurs slurped from local rivers, while forest dinosaurs drank water rich in minerals that had circulated through the rocks, picking up volcanic salts on the way.
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Is Sprite good for stomach gas?

Sprite helps to expel some of the trapped gas by introducing the carbonation to an upset stomach.
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Is Sprite good for diarrhea?

Sports drinks with electrolytes are the best way to prevent dehydration. If you're having trouble keeping liquids down, try sucking on ice chips and taking small sips of water. You can also drink noncaffeinated sodas, such as Sprite, 7UP or ginger ale.
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Does Sprite help an upset stomach?

Although it may seem counterintuitive to drink soda when you are not feeling well, a small glass of Sprite can do wonders for your upset stomach. The sugar and lemon-lime flavoring can nourish your stomach so it can relax. The light carbonation in Sprite can soothe your stomach when you are not feeling well.
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Does Sprite get moldy?

Even the USDA says carbonated sodas aren't perishable, and they're safe to consume past the date stamped on the container. But the carbonation and the flavor will both eventually begin to dissipate, and no one wants to crack open a flat, flavorless soft drink.
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