by ranck@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dec 28, 2007 at 06:05 PM
tranch <ItsMe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> it apart and took some home. We still have quite a bit left. I've
vacuumed
> sealed what was left with my Food Saver in gallon bags. Can I store it
in
> the basement where it's cool or should I put it in the freezer? What is
the
> best way to store this and how long can I keep it?
Yes, in the basement will probably be fine. Ideal temperature range
is 55 to 65 F, but as long as it's under 75 F you should be OK.
Alex Rast always said to avoid plastic, but I've never found that
to be a big problem. The bulk chocolate my wife buys for her shop
is ****pped wrapped in plastic, not sealed, just loose wrapped inside
the cardboard box.
You want to avoid temperature extremes and too much humidity.
50% humidity is "ideal" but anything under 60% is fine. The sealed
plastic should avoid that problem anyway. Chocolate should be
fine for 6 months to a year in good conditions.
Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.
