Artisan Chocolate Bars and Truffles

How long does artisan chocolate last?
By Sandeep Pamnani
In Artisan chocolate, Best gourmet chocolate, Fancy chocolate bars, Gourmet chocolate
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Forget indestructible candy bars that could survive a nuclear winter. True artisan chocolate lives by different rules. It’s a living, breathing craft – and its shelf life reflects that. At Cacao & Cardamom, we taste hundreds of bars yearly. Here’s the real deal on keeping your gourmet chocolate tasting sublime:
Note: These assume ideal storage. Heat, light, or smells turn your fancy chocolate bars into sad, flavorless bricks fast.
Big brands load bars with:
Heat (melts cocoa butter → "bloom" + ruined texture)
Light (triggers oxidation → stale flavors)
Smells (chocolate absorbs odors like a sponge!)
Do THIS instead:
Seal tightly in an airtight container.
Store at 15-18°C (60-65°F) – a cool, dark cupboard beats the fridge!
Keep away from coffee, spices, or perfumes.
Need to refrigerate? Wrap bars twice (airtight bag → sealed container) to prevent condensation. Thaw sealed before opening!
Fat Bloom: Whitish streaks? Harmless cocoa butter separation. Still edible – but texture suffers.
Sugar Bloom: Gritty, dusty surface? Moisture dissolved + recrystallized sugar. Toss it.
Off Smells/Tastes: Rancid oil, cardboard, or sour notes? Say goodbye.
We rotate stock regularly and ensure the freshness of ingredients
Stamp production dates (not vague "best by" labels)
Use fresh, seasonal inclusions (no stale nuts!)
Ship in temperature-safe packaging ( No Melt Shipping)
Explore our gourmet chocolate collection and taste artisan chocolate at its peak – we handle the storage science, you savor the magic.
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