if i get them now will they last until my wedding September 19th?
would I have to keep them in the fridge?
2007 Crescent Bride
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I don't have a clue. I don't know how long it takes for chocolate to get that shadowy white color.
deb08
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maybe if you freeze them!!
Fall Bride 2008
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i would pass i dont think it will be as fresh they may turn white
bluekat16
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i would pass i dont think it will be as fresh they may turn white
i agree.
SoonToBeMrsSchombs
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DO NOT FREEZE THEM!!! You can get them now, and store them in an air tight container at ROOM TEMP. I used to sell the personalized candy bars and I would buy my chocolate in bulk, months in advance. If you store it correctly, chocolate can last MONTHS! Think about what goes on the shelves at the grocery store. Room temp, not refrigerated, not frozen. The moisture from the fridge/freezer is what causes them to change color. I have melting chocolate in my cabinet now from Christmas, it's in a tupperware container, I just tested it...still good!
mRm2008
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This might be helpful: There's nothing quite like opening a much-anticipated box of chocolates only to find discolored, slightly gray candy. When chocolate turns gray like that, one of two things could be the culprit: sugar bloom or fat bloom.
Sugar bloom is normally caused by surface moisture. The moisture causes the sugar in the chocolate to dissolve. Once the moisture evaporates, sugar crystals remain on the surface. If this process is repeated, the surface can become sticky and even more discolored. Although sugar bloom is most often the result of overly humid storage, it can happen when the chocolate has been stored at a relatively cool temperature and is then moved too quickly into much warmer surroundings. When this happens, the chocolate sweats, producing surface moisture.
Fat bloom is similar to sugar bloom, except that it is fat or cocoa butter that is separating from the chocolate and depositing itself on the outside of the candy. As with sugar bloom, the most common causes of fat bloom are quick temperature changes and overly-warm storage.
Although it might look a little less appetizing than a lustrous, rich chocolatey-brown piece of candy, chocolate that has suffered bloom is still okay to eat. You may find the texture of sugar-bloomed chocolate to be a bit grainy on the outside, but it should still taste good. To prevent this from happening to your chocolate, simply use proper storage methods.
mRm2008
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'Why does chocolate turn gray sometimes? Is it still safe to eat?.' 28 August 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. 05 May 2008.
Proper storage: Whether it is white chocolate, baking chocolate, milk chocolate or some kind of chocolate confection, proper storage is key. Since it can easily absorb flavors from food or other products situated nearby, chocolate should be tightly wrapped and stored away from pungent odors. The ideal temperature for storage is somewhere between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 20 C), with no more than 50 percent to 55 percent relative humidity. If stored properly, you can expect milk chocolate and white chocolate to be good for up to six months. Other types of chocolate can have an even longer shelf life.
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i think they'll be fine.
we have hersey kisses from vday and xmas in a basket (we barely eat them)...and they are fine...not discolored or anything and they taste the same.
just keep them out of sunlight and make sure your house/apt is cool during the summer (u dont want them to melt and reharden) and in a container or something like mentioned below.
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I wanted to buy chocolate ahead of time as well. But I wouldn't. I'd be too nervous that it turned white. Its better to be safe than sorry.
sweetdoublenn
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I wanted to do this..but I would wait!!! I agree it's better to be safe than sorry!
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Posted by SoonToBeMrsSchombs
DO NOT FREEZE THEM!!! You can get them now, and store them in an air tight container at ROOM TEMP. I used to sell the personalized candy bars and I would buy my chocolate in bulk, months in advance. If you store it correctly, chocolate can last MONTHS! Think about what goes on the shelves at the grocery store. Room temp, not refrigerated, not frozen. The moisture from the fridge/freezer is what causes them to change color. I have melting chocolate in my cabinet now from Christmas, it's in a tupperware container, I just tested it...still good!
thanks for the info- it helped me make up my mind- i order mine in sept- thanks
Mrs. V 2008
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if you freeze them probably..but with the summer coming...if you left them out..im not so sure
