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Shelf life for chocolate
Board: Food For Thought
Nov 28, 2017 4:27pm
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I'm sure chocolate has a shelf life right? I have some chocolate wafers from last year, that look ok and taste ok, but will they melt ok and harden and look nice? I also have chocolate that was used in a fountain last year as well and it also looks good. But if I melt it and dip pretzels in it, will it get that white chalky look to it? I make candy for the holidays to give to friends and obviously it has to look rich and chocolatey. Do I dare or just toss it?
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Reply to: #954151 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2017 5:07pm
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If it looks fine, tastes fine, the texture is still good and isn't past the expiration date, I say, go for it!
(If it doesn't turn out the way you want, more for you to eat ๐Ÿ˜)

All sorts of articles on-line about what can cause that white chalky look - and chocolate can be touchy any time you do anything with it.
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Reply to: #954151 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2017 5:33pm
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I have some chocolate wafers from last year, that look ok and taste ok, but will they melt ok and harden and look nice? I also have chocolate that was used in a fountain last year as well

The chocolate is fine, you on the other hand need to get to a doctor as fast as you can. The mere fact that chocolate lasted more than a few hours in your possession, is proof that you are sick and need immediate medical help!
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Reply to: #954151 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2017 7:51pm
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It depends, does it look like this?!?!?
special chocolate
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Reply to: #954161 by FORAYCH
Nov 29, 2017 4:32am
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hahaha! Nope, not chocolate out of a box. And Don't Panic....chocolate does not last long in this house! This is melting chocolate, which to me just doesn't taste as good plain. Melted and put on things....I will go to town on!
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Reply to: #954174 by Crazyolis
Nov 29, 2017 4:36am
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So from what I read, it is not bad, will not harm you, just may not look appealing. Sigh....looks like I save this chocolate for the fountain and fondu and get new to make my give away candy.
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Reply to: #954151 by Crazyolis
Nov 29, 2017 4:38pm
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If needed, I can try the chocolate to make sure itโ€™s safe to eat. I can jump on that grenade, for your sake of course ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ˜ฎ