Tag Archive: chocolate storage

cocoa powder

Most Common Cocoa Powder Substitutes

Cocoa powder is a stable in a baking household. Sometimes, even though you are not a baker, there’s still a high chance that you have a stash at home. But if you ever ran out of it, or you’re allergic, or you just don’t like it, you can easily swap it with simple ingredients you might already have at home. Here's how.

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raw chocolate

What Is Raw Chocolate And Why You Should Try It

Have you heard about dark chocolate being a better option than milk chocolates when it comes to health benefits? But did you know that raw chocolate is an even better choice? What is raw chocolate and why should you choose it over your favorite famous sugar-processed chocolate bar? Here’s why.

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how to store chocolate

How To Store Chocolate And Keep It Fresh

Holiday season means chocolate gift giving! And because a lot of people love giving chocolates as gifts, we tend to end up with a box full of it. With all the leftover food from all the celebrations, where are we going to keep our precious chocolate bars to make sure they remain fresh and yummy? Here are 5 tips on how to store chocolate.

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Chocolate is America’s Halloween Candy Preference

The most loved among Halloween goodies include: candy corn, gummy candy, chewy candy, hard candy, lollipops, licorice, and gum and mints.

But, according to a recent survey, chocolate remains the most liked treat for this coming Halloween.  The survey also revealed that adults plan on getting a mix of both chocolate and candy for the ghosts and goblins who darken their doorsteps on Halloween evening.

“Individual buying and consumption habits aside, there’s no denying the role that candy of all kinds plays in this All-American holiday tradition – and that’s something even the grumpiest gremlin can celebrate.”, said NCA Vice President of Communications Susan Whiteside.

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Chocolate in the Freezer?

A question I hear somewhat frequently is, "Should I store chocolate in the freezer?"

A friend once told me that the best place to store chocolate is in your mouth.  🙂

Now for a more serious answer, the best place to store chocolate is in an odor-free, air-tight container surrounded by a 65 to 68 F air temperature with no more than 50% relative humidity.  How’s that for precise?
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