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Cooking & Baking

hlthe2b

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3. That is chocolate (sugar or fat) "bloom" --occurs with extreme temperature changes--common right now

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Aug 18, 2023, 04:24 AM

Aug 2023

It is perfectly safe to eat but I suspect there has been some attempt to chill the chocolate in or after shipping during these extreme heatwaves. Preferentially, dark chocolate should be stored at around 65F and at constant humidity.

With temperatures as high as we've seen this summer, I'm afraid this is going to be the new normal. Like fine red wine, dark chocolate needs consistent temperatures.

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Sorry to say, bought Lindt Intense Dark Chocolate Intense Orange twice in 10 days, [View all] elleng Aug 2023 OP

Sympathy Dear_Prudence Aug 2023 #1

Sounds good! elleng Aug 2023 #2

That is chocolate (sugar or fat) "bloom" --occurs with extreme temperature changes--common right now hlthe2b Aug 2023 #3

Thanks elleng Aug 2023 #4

Sounds like long storage in a hot warehouse./nt bucolic_frolic Aug 2023 #5

Ooooh, that's my favorite! Their raspberry one is a close second. thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #6

I agree the raspberry's pretty good. elleng Aug 2023 #7