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Does Chocolate Go Bad? Storage, Tips & More

Renee' Groskreutz
Here’s our epic guide + steps for storing chocolate.
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Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate
  • Zipper bag foil, cellophane, or wax paper
  • Air-tight container

Instructions
 

  • Rewrap your chocolate tightly in its original wrapping, if possible. If unavailable, wrap tightly in a zipper bag (with air squeezed out), foil, cellophane or wax paper.
  • Then place in an airtight container. Remember, air is the enemy of freshness.
  • Store chocolate in a cool, dry area and away from a warm and/or humid environment.
  • Keep the chocolate out of direct sunlight and away from any strong artificial light for long periods. 
  • Store chocolate bars for up to a year wrapped tightly, away from insects, air, and sunlight.
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