Drinks past their best-before date are often perfectly fine. That's exactly why you'll find them here. At SIRPLUS, you get affordable, rescued drinks that are not only refreshing but also environmentally friendly. Find out here why it's worth it.
What does the best-before date on beverages mean?
The "best before" date (BBD) on beverages indicates how long a manufacturer guarantees full taste, smell, and consistency. However, after this date, it doesn't mean you should throw it away.
Whether it's juice, soft drink, or mineral water – the best-before date on beverages is quite generous. Many products can be enjoyed for significantly longer without spoiling. Differences may only occur in the aroma or carbonation.
Drinks past their best-before date – how long can they be enjoyed?
Shelf life depends heavily on the variety and packaging:
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Mineral water in glass bottles has an almost unlimited shelf life – however, carbon dioxide can escape.
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Soft drinks sometimes lose some fizz after their best-before date, but usually remain enjoyable for a very long time.
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Juices can have a long shelf life, especially if they are sealed and stored in a cool place.
In short: Many drinks after their best-before date are still perfectly safe to drink, as long as the bottle or can is undamaged.
Drinks past their best-before date – what should you pay attention to?
If your drinks are past their best-before date , do the 3-step check:
👉 Appearance: No cloudiness, no mold, no bloated packaging.
👉 Scent: Smells fresh or neutral – perfect.
👉 Taste: Does it taste as usual, not sour or rotten? Then everything is fine.
You should only be cautious if a drink smells musty, the color has changed drastically, or the packaging is bulging.
How to properly store drinks after their best-before date
Storage makes all the difference. To ensure your drinks stay good long after their best-before date , store them in a cool, dark place. Direct sunlight or significant temperature fluctuations are particularly harmful to juices and soft drinks. Mineral water in glass bottles, when stored correctly, has an almost unlimited shelf life. With proper storage, you can often enjoy drinks for months after their best-before date without worry.
Why we at SIRPLUS sell drinks past their best-before date
Millions of liters of beverages are wasted every year simply because a date has passed. Many of these products are still perfectly fine.
We carefully inspect every beverage: packaging, taste, aroma. Only what's truly perfect makes it into our shop. This way, we collectively conserve resources, reduce CO₂ emissions, and make sustainable consumption easy.
Best before date for drinks – more than just a date
An expired "best before" date doesn't automatically mean a drink is bad. On the contrary: it's a chance to save food, save money, and do something good at the same time. With every drink saved, you help reduce waste and provide two school meals in Africa.
Conclusion: Enjoy your drinks instead of wasting them.
If your drinks are past their best-before date , it's worth giving them a quick visual, sniff, and mouth check. In most cases, they're still perfectly fine. And if you'd like to rescue some drinks yourself – take a look around our shop.
👉 Discover our beverage category and refresh yourself sustainably at a low price.
