Many people believe that keeping chocolate in the refrigerator is the best way to prevent chocolate from spoiling, especially in hot climates. In this context, Luke Owen Smith, a New Zealand nutrition expert, confirmed that this action poses many health risks, as low temperatures lead to changes in In the composition of the product when stored in the refrigerator, which spoils the taste, and a hard layer is formed on its surface, which poses a health risk.
Keep chocolate in the refrigerator
Smith pointed out that even if the weather is hot, it is best to avoid keeping chocolate in the refrigerator, explaining that keeping chocolate in the refrigerator makes it taste bad, so it is preferable to keep chocolate in a cool, dark, and dry place, noting that places with very low temperatures It affects chocolate in the same way as high temperatures.
In the same context, Smith added that extreme cold can harm the taste of chocolate, as well as high temperatures. The ideal temperature for storing chocolate ranges between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius, indicating that keeping chocolate in the refrigerator can lead to what is called “blooming.” Sugaring, which occurs when chocolate is exposed to warm temperatures after being exposed to cold heat, causing some of the sugar to melt and crystallize, appearing as a layer of white fat on the surface of the chocolate.
Keep the chocolate from melting
This is in addition to the chocolate pieces that contain a cream filling. Experts pointed out that this type needs refrigeration to preserve it. Owen said that if the heat causes the chocolate to melt, the best way is to place the chocolate in a closed area in the refrigerator, but it must be left at a temperature Room for a while before eating it, explaining that if you want to keep the chocolate from melting in hot weather, you need to transfer the chocolate to the refrigerator and leave it for 24 hours, then store it in a cold place for another 24 hours until it is at room temperature before eating it.
2023-10-04 22:13:16
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