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Hey everyone, I need some advice. I bought a bottle of melatonin gummies a few months ago and they've been sitting in my bathroom cabinet. I went to take one last night and noticed they've changed - some have gotten kinda hard and crumbly, others have this white powdery stuff on them (sugar bloom maybe?), and a few are stuck together in a clump. They smell fine, but I'm worried about eating them. Has anyone else had this happen? Are they still safe to consume or should I just toss them?

Oh wow, I've seen this with other gummies before! As a nature photographer, I'm always outdoors and sometimes my snacks get exposed to humidity or temperature changes. That white powder is definitely sugar bloom - happens when moisture evaporates and leaves sugar crystals on the surface. The hardening is probably from drying out. Personally, I'd be cautious - they might not be harmful, but the texture would be awful! Maybe try storing your next bottle in a cooler, drier place? I keep mine in the kitchen pantry away from the stove.

Dude, just toss 'em. Not worth the risk. At the gym, we're all about precision with our supplements - if something looks off, it's out. Those gummies have probably lost potency anyway, especially if they've been sitting for months. Melatonin degrades over time, especially in warm/humid conditions. Buy a fresh bottle and keep it somewhere stable. Pro tip: don't store supplements in the bathroom - the steam from showers wrecks everything!

Fascinating! From a holistic perspective, when natural products change form, it's often a sign they're interacting with their environment. The sticking together suggests moisture absorption, which could potentially allow microbial growth, though if they smell okay that's promising. The sugar bloom is harmless crystallisation, but the texture change means the gummies' structure has altered. While probably not toxic, their efficacy as a sleep aid might be compromised. I'd recommend composting them if possible and investing in a fresh batch - perhaps one with cleaner ingredients that might be more stable?