As a food safety expert, I always advise caution when it comes to consuming products past their expiration dates. The expiration date on a product like Nutella is there to indicate the last date at which the manufacturer guarantees the quality of the product. After this date, the product may not taste as good, but it's not necessarily harmful immediately.

However, the safety of consuming a product after its expiration date can vary greatly depending on several factors, including how the product has been stored, the environment it's been kept in, and the nature of the product itself. Nutella, being a high-fat product, can go rancid if not stored properly, which can lead to food poisoning.

To answer your question directly: While it's technically possible to eat Nutella shortly after the expiration date if it has been stored correctly (cool, dry place away from direct sunlight), it's important to check for signs of spoilage before consumption. These signs can include an off smell, a change in texture, or mold. If you notice any of these, it's best to discard the product.

Remember, when in doubt, throw it out. It's not worth the risk of foodborne illness.

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Shelf Life of Nutella. There's usually a sell-by date on a jar of Nutella. It's recommended that this sandwich spread should be consumed within about two months from that date (provided the jar is unopened) or within about a month once the jar is opened for the first time.read more >>