Chocolate Tips

by Kathryn Burden

  • 🍫 Store in a cool, dry place — ideally between 15–18°C (59–64°F).

  • 🚫 Avoid the fridge — moisture can cause sugar bloom (a white, grainy coating on the top of the surface).

  • 🌡️ Avoid temperature fluctuations — they can lead to fat bloom (a dull, streaky surface).

  • 🕯️ Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources — chocolate melts easily above 24°C (75°F).

  • 💨 Store in an airtight container — prevents chocolate from absorbing nearby odors (it’s highly porous like onion etc).

  • Shelf life:

    • Dark chocolate – up to 2 years.

    • Milk chocolate – about 1 year. I personally give all my chocolate 6 months but can last ALOT longer if stored correctly.

    • White chocolate – about 6–10 months.

I know you shouldnt store chocolate in the fridge but I LOVE cold chocolate specially buttons so please do what I say and not as I do :)

Ryn x

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