Guide on the Shelf Life of Dark Chocolate & White Chocolate
DARK CHOCOLATE VS. WHITE CHOCOLATE – Here is a guide on which between these two types of chocolates lasts longer in the shelf.
Many people are into eating chocolates. Are you one of those who love to eat some chocolate after a full meal? Do you also find comfort in chocolate whenever you are stressed about certain matters?
Most chocolate lovers really make sure they have stocks of this sweet treat inside the fridge or their shelf. There are many kinds of these – two of the main categories is plain or with some nuts, crisps, and other ingredients.
There are also the three (3) main flavors of chocolates – dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and the white chocolate. Among the three, the milk chocolate is the most common.
Individuals who are conscious about the sugar content of chocolate are usually into eating dark chocolate than the milk one or white one. They have stocks of it in the shelf.
However, do you wonder about the shelf life of dark chocolate? Do you wish to know which between it and the white chocolate has a longer shelf life?
Based on an article on Approved Food, the dark chocolate will last longer in a shelf because it has fewer milk products compared to white chocolate. Meanwhile, chocolates have no expiration dates.
Instead, what companies state is the “best before date”. It means that the chocolate is really at its best state before the specific date provided that it is stored in a normal room temperature and in a safe place.
Based on the article, the usual best before dates for dark chocolate is over two (2) years. As for the milk chocolate, most of it got best before dates that is one year since it was produced.
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