The shelf life of chocolate is generally less than 3 years. In terms of composition, chocolate can be divided into two categories: one is pure chocolate, and the other is compound chocolate made by replacing cocoa butter (including refined oil and vegetable oil) with cocoa butter. If chocolate is stored in the refrigerator, frosting will appear on the surface of chocolate or frost will be caused by oil, which is easy to breed bacteria.

The optimum storage temperature of chocolate is 5℃-18℃. In summer, if the room temperature is too high, it is best to seal it with plastic bags first and then store it in the freezer. When you take it out, do not open it immediately, let it slowly warm up, and then open it when it is close to room temperature. In winter, if the indoor temperature is below 20℃, it can be stored in a cool and ventilated place. Of course, in order to keep the best flavor and taste of chocolate, it is best to eat as much as possible, buy as much as possible, and eat the freshest chocolate every time.

Extended data:

Chocolate is a sweet food made of cocoa paste and cocoa butter as the main raw materials. It not only tastes delicate and sweet, but also has a strong aroma. Chocolate can be eaten directly, and can also be used to make cakes, ice cream and so on. On romantic Valentine's Day, it is an indispensable protagonist to express love.

Chocolate is small, hot and sweet. Studies have found that chocolate contains antioxidants contained in red wine. Chocolate is chocolate, which is transliteration of chocolate, and many people confuse it.

Baidu encyclopedia-chocolate