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Godiva.com sells chocolates, truffles, coffee, cocoa and many of these items arranged in gift baskets.
Question : When does Godiva chocolate go bad?
Yesterday night, I bought my sister a box of chocolates at Godiva for Christmas (I tend to do my Christmas shopping early). My cousin said that the chocolate might go bad since Christmas isn't for over a month. He said it might turn whitish. At what point does chocolate go bad? I spent alot of money and do not want to give her bad chocolate. Should I exchange it last minute? Or is there nothing to worry about?
- asked by Lum
All Answers: Answer #16 months to 1 year for chocolate. I was amazed when I heard this too. I would keep in a coldplace but not fridge.
- answered by Terri
Answer #2
I have a feeling your cousin will gladly disposeof it for you.Otherwise, nothing to worry about.
- answered by Franklin
Answer #3
Keep in a cool dry place, away from sunlight andmoisture and you should have no problems.Whenchocolate turns white or spotty (called bloom) itis a result of the sugars or cocoa butterseparating from the rest of the chocolate. Itactually does not effect the taste of thechocolate that much, mostly just the looks. You'llget this when the chocolate is stored or subjectedto a higher temperature than it was made for. Youcan also get discoloration from moisture, you canget this if the chocolates are frozen and thenexposed to the air before they come to roomtemperature, the condensation that forms will alsodiscolor the chocolate. It is possible to freezechocolate, but it must be sealed (triple layers ofshrink wrap), and must come to room temperature(overnight) before the wrap is removed.
- answered by CCBerries
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