WATCH: TikToker tries expired food to see how long it lasts
This man is doing the work so you don't have to.
Food waste is a massive problem all over the world and while many countries are working on ways to combat that, there is still one major contributor.
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The expiration date.
Don't get us wrong, the expiration date is there for a good reason and you should generally adhere to this if you want to avoid a terrible case of food poisoning.
But have you ever considered that an expiration date is more of a guideline and less of a rule?
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One British TikToker, Gavin Wren, has taken it upon himself to test the extreme limit of the food he buys and figure out whether or not you should stay away from that milk or cheese that has been standing in the back of your fridge a bit too long.
Want to know what milk tastes like 19 days after its best before date? Or 119-day-old cheese?
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Watch the videos below to find out:
(This is the part where we also say please don't try this at home.)
@gavin.wren Replying to @Gummy gtag Alfievr Important update ⚠️ #foodwaste #foodpolicy #gavinwren ♬ original sound - Gavin Wren
@gavin.wren Replying to @Ell ✨ okay done! #foodwaste #gavinwren #cheesechallenge #cheesetax ♬ original sound - Gavin Wren
He is also still tracking other foods and gives updates along the way.
@gavin.wren Reply to @nixcivix use by +2 days #foodwaste #costoiving #fridgecheck ♬ Aesthetic - Tollan Kim
While Gavin might be on to something, you should probably still consult the experts if you're looking to do these types of tests yourself.
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Main image courtesy of @gavin.wren/TikTok