The shelf life of chocolate depends on the amount of cocoa, fat, preservatives. Tiles made at home with additives are less stored. Darkest chocolate has the longest storage period.
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Any product, including chocolate, has an expiration date. Typically, tiles stored can be stored for up to one year. In this case, you need to choose a dry place in which the temperature is at around 16-18 degrees. If the room is hot, the oil begins to melt, and the taste of the treat changes. It is not worth storing it in the refrigerator, since sucrose crystals appear in the form of white spots on the surface.
What conditions determines the shelf life of chocolate?
An important factor is the amount of fat and cocoa powder. The more fat or cocoa butter in the tile, the shorter the shelf life. For example, dark chocolate has a longer shelf life compared to white or milk. It contains a large number of cocoa products. The oil content in it is from 33%. The dark look contains 20% cocoa products, 40% solids.
Another factor is the place of production. If the sweetness is cooked at home, then it is worth eating in a month. When manufacturing at the factory, various components are added that allow you to preserve the taste and useful properties of the product for a longer time.
Reduce shelf life and additives:
- dried fruits;
- nuts
- waffles;
- souffle.
The last condition for long-term storage is the wrapper. Chocolate sold by weight has a shorter shelf life. It is better if foil is used as a wrapper.