1. Temperature and humidity control
It can be said that chocolate is a very fragile and delicate food. Therefore, the conditions for storage are very harsh. We should not only pay attention to avoid sunlight and mildew, but also pay attention to the storage location.
Generally, the place where chocolate is stored should not have any peculiar smell. At the same time, special attention should be paid to the control of ambient temperature and humidity, so as to effectively ensure the normal taste of chocolate. Usually, the melting point of chocolate is around 36 ℃, which means that it is a kind of food with strong heat sensitivity and not easy to preserve.
Therefore, when storing chocolate, the temperature should be controlled between 12-18 ℃ and the relative humidity should not be higher than 65%. If stored improperly, it is likely to lead to softening and deformation of chocolate, white surface and internal frosting.
2. Sealing of fresh-keeping film
For some chocolates that have been opened for consumption, we should pay more attention to basic preservation measures at this time. Experts remind that open the unfinished chocolate should be sealed with plastic wrap, and then placed in a cool, dry and ventilated place. At the same time, it is better to keep the temperature constant.
However, some chocolate sauce or fillings must be stored in the fresh-keeping cabinet to ensure the pure flavor and taste of chocolate. Do not put chocolate in a high temperature environment, or there will be large stripes or spots on the surface.
If the chocolate is placed in too wet and cold environment, there may be a gray film. These changes will seriously affect the aroma and texture of chocolate, but it can still be used for cooking and baking.
3. Chocolate varieties
When storing chocolate, different storage methods should be carried out according to different varieties of chocolate. Generally, pure chocolate and bitter and sweet chocolate can be stored for more than one year if stored properly.
However, the storage time of milk chocolate and white chocolate is not that long. Generally, the storage time of white chocolate cannot exceed six months.
Although white chocolate has no peculiar taste after being stored for a long time, it is not easy to melt, so you must pay attention to the time when storing white chocolate.
If you have a cool room in your home, chocolate doesn't need to be stored in the refrigerator.
Although chocolate does not need to be stored in the refrigerator, it must be stored in a sealed container that can prevent the growth of mold. It is also important to note that it is best to open the package at room temperature.