Here’s what it’s crucial that you know about keeping chocolate fresh.
And how will I actually know if that’s the case?
Cait Bensel
Kathy D’Agostinois a chocolatier behindChocolata Chocolatein Birmingham, Alabama.
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Does Chocolate Go Bad?
The short answer is yes, says D’Agostino, who first began working with chocolate as a child.
“Eventually (yes), but it takes longer than you might think,” she says.
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“Dark chocolate has the longest shelf life because it does not contain milk,” D’Agostino explains.
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Do Chocolate Chips Go Bad?
Will that keep the temperature stable and help prolong the life of the chocolate?
“Storing chocolate in the fridge or freezer can damage the chocolate for several reasons,” she explains.
And the sugars can crystalize from humidity and leave discoloration on the surface."
Blooming does not mean you cannot eat the chocolate, but it does change its appearance and texture.
“Leaving chocolate in the fridge for longer than 30 minutes will also cause it to sweat.
What Is Chocolate Blooming?
There are two types of chocolate bloom: fat bloom and sugar bloom.
To help extend its life, keep your chocolate in stored in an air-tight container.
Chocolate turning a chalky white is usually a result of blooming.
If the white part is fuzzy, then it may be mold.
