you miskept the chocolate lifetime! Don't worry because in this article we explain why the fridge It is not the best option. What do humidity and temperature affect? What other options are there to preserve its flavor and prevent spoilage? Do not miss this article if you love chocolate as much as we do.
What's wrong with the fridge?
surely you like the chocolate. It is something that drives many people crazy. However, not everyone guard correctly. That is, we should obey the words printed on the packaging “store in a cool, dry place”. So… what have we done wrong all this time? First of all, you should keep in mind that fresh does not mean cold. Thus, it must be preserved at temperatures ranging between 15 and 18 degrees centigrade.
Otherwise, it will quickly lose its organoleptic properties and aromas. Besides. This low temperature is responsible for the fat and sugar crystallize on the surface. Have you ever wondered where that whitish appearance of the tablet comes from? You already have the answer. In the opposite case, if the temperature is too high, it can also crystallize.
Let us also bear in mind that a refrigerator is a very humid place. This contradicts the warning on the package and ideal humidity is the 60%, lower level than the refrigerator. That is why both the texture and gloss of chocolate can be harmed. One of the most striking effects is the formation of the so-called "fat bloom" in English. It is a kind of frost when the cocoa butter rises to the surface. It occurs when exposing chocolate to temperatures exceeding 30 degrees.
But where can we store the chocolate?
To answer this question we must take into account the kind of chocolate. Black is, without a doubt, the one that lasts the longest. This is because it is the cocoa the best preserved ingredient. So that; the more milk, sugar or nuts, the less time it will hold. Knowing this, you can now wrap in paper the chocolate to absorb its moisture. Then you can leave it in a cabinet inside a jar or metal container. also worth one airtight bag. This way you can maintain the right temperature and humidity to enjoy the best chocolate!
