1. handmade chocolate: because there is not enough preservative added, the storage time is relatively short. Summer may deteriorate in a few days, and winter will become longer, about 1 month. It is not recommended to put handmade chocolate directly in the refrigerator because it may affect the taste.
2, commercial chocolate: generally can be divided into pure chocolate and compound chocolate. The shelf life of pure chocolate is about 2 years, and the shelf life of compound chocolate is about 1 year. Common commercially available chocolates, such as Swiss Lotus, Swiss Triangle, Dove and Meiji, have a shelf life of about one year, while the shelf life of Farje Luo is 330 days, and that of Defeis is 540 days.
3. Raw chocolate: The shelf life is short, only about 1 month. It is best to keep it in the cold storage condition of 10 degree to achieve the best taste. In addition, the storage conditions of chocolate will also affect its shelf life. Chocolate should be stored in an environment with humidity below 65% and temperature between 12- 18℃, avoiding direct sunlight and no peculiar smell. If the room temperature is high, chocolate can be stored in a fresh-keeping box and plastic wrap to extend the shelf life.