# Is Your 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout Clumpy? Then Do This!

**By 5 Percent Nutrition** · 2024-07-22

Have you ever opened a new or existing tub of a pre-workout, yes, even a 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout, only to find clumpy powder? Don’t worry, we have the answer! Let’s take a look at why this happens, whether you can still use it, and how to prevent it going forward. 

# Why Do Pre-Workouts Get Clumpy?

#### _Hygroscopic Ingredients_

The [5% Nutrition](https://5percentnutrition.com/) pre-workout line-up includes [Full As F\*ck](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/faf-nitric-oxide-booster-legendary-series), [Kill It](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/kill-it-pre-workout-legendary-series), [Kill It Reloaded](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/kill-it-reloaded-pre-workout-legendary-series), [5150](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/5150-high-stimulant-pre-workout-legendary-series), and our new [Code Red PRE](https://5percentnutrition.com/pages/code-red-series).  Some of the ingredients you’ll find in this impressive group of pre-workouts are hygroscopic. That means that ingredients such as citrulline and glycerol attract and retain moisture at room temperature, meaning these ingredients can stick together and form clumps. 

#### _Taking Out The Silica Gel Packet_

Do not take out this packet! The silica gel packet is there because it absorbs moisture and helps to minimize clumping.

#### _Leaving It In The Car_

Leaving a pre-workout in the car, especially on those hot, humid summer days, will lead to the product absorbing moisture and clumping. This is true if you store a pre-workout in any hot, humid, or damp place. It’s best to make sure you don’t leave it in the car. One great way to do this is to use [5150 Stick Packs](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/5150-pre-workout-stick-packs) instead. You’ll only need one packet, and you can easily keep it with you. 

# Is It Safe To Use My 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout If It’s Clumpy?

Yes! It may surprise you to learn that clumps are a somewhat common occurrence in pre-workout powders. Clumping does not have the slightest impact on the safety or effectiveness of 5% Nutrition pre-workouts (or any pre-workout). You can be assured that this is normal for hygroscopic ingredients and does not mean there’s a problem with the pre-workout powder. As long as the product is within date, it can safely be used. 

# How To Unclump Your 5% Pre-Workout

So, how do we unclump the powder? Begin by using a spoon or fork and gently breaking apart any large clumps. Need it done quicker? Use a blender! Dump the powder in the blender and turn it on low, and it will quickly grind it up into a fine powder. Transfer it back to the container, making sure you put the silica packet back in, and you’re ready to go. 

# Going Forward, How Can I Prevent My 5% Pre-Workout From Getting Clumping?

As noted, store your 5% Nutrition pre-workout in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture. This might be in the fridge or a kitchen cabinet. Storing it like this prevents moisture absorption. If you’d rather avoid dealing with potential clumping altogether, we have a great solution - [Kill It RTDs](https://5percentnutrition.com/collections/pre-workouts/products/kill-it-rtd-pre-workout-case)! This powerhouse pre-workout comes ready to drink - clumps are impossible!

# Does Storing A 5% Pre-Workout In The Freezer Prevent Clumps?

A common social media solution is to store the pre-workout in the freezer. The idea is that the cold environment can prevent moisture from building up in the pre-workout powder. The problem is that the freezer can cause some ingredients to break down quicker than they do at room temperature. This means that the pre-workout will lose some of its effectiveness. It’s better to avoid that altogether and store the pre-workout as instructed. 

## Recap

So we see that with proper storage, you can avoid clumps in the 5% Nutrition pre-workout of your choice. That means it's time to drink your 5% Pre and go kill it in the gym!

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> Source: [5% Nutrition](https://5percentnutrition.com/blogs/articles/is-your-5-nutrition-pre-workout-clumpy-then-do-this)