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At Dolfin, we are committed to reducing food wastage and recognising the value of each morsel of chocolate. Did you know that, unlike other foods, chocolate does not, strictly speaking, \u201cgo out of date\u201d? Even if the Minimum Durability Date <\/em>(MDD) or \u2018best before date\u2019 indicated on the packaging has passed, your chocolate can still be consumed and does not present any danger to health.<\/p>\n Thanks to its low water content, chocolate is highly stable from a microbiological perspective. This means that if stored correctly, protected from humidity and odours, it can be enjoyed well after the date on the label. The MDD is merely a recommendation from the manufacturer to guarantee the best taste experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The chocolate may appear white or dull over time. Nothing to worry about: this does not mean it is spoiled! This phenomenon is known as fat blooming<\/em> (migration of fats) or sugar blooming<\/em> (migration of sugars).<\/p>\n In both cases, this occurrence does not alter the food safety or the organoleptic quality of the product. It is still completely edible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If the visual aspect bothers you, the chocolate is perfectly suitable for use in delicious recipes: cakes, mousses, cookies and even chocolate sauces. These minor imperfections will disappear in the cooking process and you will rediscover all the intensity of flavour.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dsm_masonry_gallery gallery_ids=”20451,20447,20443″ lazyload=”on” dsm_sort_images=”off” use_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_masonry_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Scientific research has demonstrated that chocolate, even when consumed years after its manufacture, remains completely safe when stored in the correct conditions. This underpins our desire to raise awareness among consumers: don\u2019t throw your chocolate away simply because it seems \u201cold\u201d!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n By adopting these good habits, you will contribute to a reduction in food waste while continuing to enjoy this exceptional product. At Dolfin, we firmly believe that no bar of chocolate deserves to be forgotten.<\/p>\n So, the next time you hesitate when faced with a bar at the back of your cupboard, remember: chocolate has a second life full of delicious flavours to enjoy!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.dolfin.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/@PIMP_Dolfin_2110_49.jpg” title_text=”Processed with VSCO with we preset” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” max_width=”150px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" D\u00e9couvrez la pr\u00e9sentation de Pare Adama au travers de cet article, o\u00f9 il se livre sur sa famille et sa plantation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3188,"featured_media":20456,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Je m\u2019appelle Pare Adama. J\u2019ai 39 ans et j\u2019habite dans la Communaut\u00e9 Parc, en C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p> Je n\u2019ai pas eu la chance de pouvoir aller \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole en \u00e9tant jeune. Je suis rest\u00e9 avec mes parents pour les aider \u00e0 r\u00e9aliser les travaux champ\u00eatres. Je n\u2019ai donc pas effectu\u00e9 d\u2019\u00e9tudes.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,374],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy doesn\u2019t chocolate really go out of date?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
And what if the chocolate goes white?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How should you consume \u201cout of date\u201d chocolate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Some reassuring research<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Spreading a little joy for both you and the planet!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bonjour.<\/h2>