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Chocolate Facts
How to spot superior chocolate
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Flavour - well-balanced, not bitter or too sweet
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Appearance - shiny and evenly coloured
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Aroma - rich and flavourful, not burned, musky or chemical in scent
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Snap - break firmly and cleanly, not crumble or splinter
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Texture/mouth feel - smooth and creamy, not waxy and gritty
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Aftertaste - should linger pleasantly
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Health facts on chocolate
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New research is finding chocolate to be packed with high-quality anti oxidants
that may reduce the risk of developing cancer and heart disease
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Cocoa and chocolate are rich in minerals that the body needs, including
magnesium and iron
Source: Chocolate & Cocoa: A Review of Health and Nutrition
How to properly store chocolate
If stored properly, most chocolate has a shelf
life of more than one year. Cocoa butter, like any fat, can absorb odors or
spoil. Therefore, chocolate should be well wrapped and stored away from pungent
odors or flavors, which could affect its taste. Chocolate should be stored in a
cool, dry, airy place at a recommended temperature of 18 to 21
degrees Celsius.
Chocolate sometimes turns whitish-gray, when improperly stored. This is known
as 'bloom' and occurs when the cocoa butter crystals, within the chocolate bar,
melt and migrate to the surface of the chocolate. A piece of chocolate that has
bloomed, is not spoiled, but its texture is impaired.
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