You have eaten chocolates before, just never like this!
Finest chocolates are made by small, lesser-known craftsmen -- not by
well-advertised and expensive brands. Spoiled chocolate is a sad thing for
any chocolate lover to see (and taste), as well as a serious waste of money.
Like anything we love, we want the chocolate that we buy to stay good u
ntil we can enjoy it, and a quick and easy lesson in fine chocolate
storage can help us make sure that the chocolate treats we eat are
good 'til the last bite. Chocolate is a lot like butter. You want to
keep it cool so that it doesn't get too soft or begin to melt, but you
don't want to store it in the refrigerator, either. Taking chocolate
out of the fridge will lead to condensation, which dries out the chocolate
and reduces the quality. Keep your chocolate in a cool, dark place
without a lot of humidity.Chocolate contains sugar and fat, both of which
have a tendency to absorb smells and odors from things around them. So
if your "cool, dark place" happens to be a cabinet that also holds onions,
your chocolate will not keep its original delicious flavor.
There have been many studies linking cocoa and dark chocolate with health benefits.
The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will of course be
the most beneficial for your health.
