Do Quaker Oats go off?

lonestarfan

I've got a box of Quaker oats with a best before date of 27.10.2012 . It's nearly fully and has been used once probably about 4 months ago. They've been kept in the cardboard box where you fold the cardboard opener back into the box so not particularly airtight. Should I throw them away? What would they taste like if they are old and not fresh? TIA.

Owain_Moneysaver

They would taste old and not fresh.

As I'm using oats from 2008 for porridge occasionally and noticed no ill effect I'd suggest that 2010 oats are fairly safe.

Mojisola

lonestarfan wrote: »

I've got a box of Quaker oats with a best before date of 27.10.2012 .

I don't think you'd notice any difference in the taste - the best before date was only a couple of months ago.

lonestarfan

Thanks both. Yes I've just discovered they taste stale lol but thanks for taking time to reply.

lindseykim13

can you not make flapjacks or something with them?

Raksha

lindseykim13 wrote: »

can you not make flapjacks or something with them?

That's what I'd be doing with them

Chris25

they provide good fuel for the birds too, in this weather.