Should chocolate be stored in the refrigerator or freezer?
Currently, there are many ways to preserve chocolate - cocoa powder , but the most common way today is to store it in the refrigerator, but the problem is whether to choose a freezer or a cooler to properly preserve chocolate - cocoa powder. Let's find out with Trong Duc Cacao right away
When carrying out chocolate preservation methods, you will encounter some phenomena such as sugar, chocolate sticking together or being covered with a white layer, etc. So what effect do these phenomena have on the taste and quality of chocolate? are not?
Re-sugar: The surface of the chocolate is gray and surrounded by a sticky layer of syrup. That's because the sugar evaporates out of the chocolate and then clumps together. This phenomenon usually occurs when you store chocolate in a humid environment.
At that time, the chocolate absorbs the steam, causing the chocolate to retain sugar from 82-85%.
Chocolate covered with white. This usually occurs when chocolate is exposed to water or sunlight. At that time, the chocolate is oxidized causing its flavor and taste to be affected. Not only that, if you put chocolate together with other foods that have a stronger smell, it will also affect the taste of chocolate.
With handmade chocolates, if you store them incorrectly or store them at high temperatures, the chocolate will melt and stick together. In some other cases, chocolate containing a lot of sugar, protein or glucose will curdle if left at a high temperature above 45 degrees Celsius.
How to properly store chocolate - cocoa powder
Depending on the type, chocolate - cocoa powder will need different temperatures for effective preservation:
Chocolate - cocoa powder without kernel, the suitable temperature to store it is from 25 - 27 degrees Celsius.
The shelf life is 12-18 months depending on the type.
Chocolate - cocoa powder with filling, the time and storage conditions will depend on the specific type of filling.
+ If it is fruit fillings such as strawberry or passion fruit, its maximum use time is 5-7 days. If kept in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to 3 weeks.
+ As for jam or wine fillings, the preservation time is longer. In normal conditions, it can be up to 1 month, and if refrigerated, it can be up to 3 months.
Notes on how to preserve chocolate
You should store chocolate at a temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius and humidity between 50-60%.
Chocolate should be covered to avoid direct sunlight.
Handmade chocolate should not be placed next to other smelling foods, making the chocolate easily lose its original smell and flavor.
For chocolates that do not crack, they can be stored in the refrigerator. Make sure to wrap it tightly with bubble wrap or foil.
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