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2007-10-13 02:53:20 · 11 answers · asked by [$] patriick 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Just by leaving it on a tray
2007-10-13 02:54:57 · update #1
The rats will eat it first.
2007-10-13 02:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Street Smart 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd sort of need to know the type of chocolate---is it chocolate-covered caramels? Cherries? Or just plain chunks of chocolate?
In any case, the chocolate itself won't "go bad", left open to the air at room temperature (certainly not in two weeks' time). About the worst thing that can happen to the chocolate itself is fat "bloom", which is that white hazy stuff that sometimes appears on the surface of chocolate. It happens because some of the fat in the chocolate separates out, rises to the surface, and crystallizes when it dries. Usually, though, this happens at lower temperatures (like in the refrigerator).
Of course, other environmental factors can harm the chocolate (more specifically, the CANDY). Obviously, small insects or other critters can get to the candy if it isn't covered or contained. Airborne dust/dirt particles can accumulate on the candy's surface. And depending on the type of "filling" inside the candy, bacteria or other pathogens may thrive, making the candy unsafe to eat within a couple of days.
And don't forget about other "scavengers", such as your housemates, who may eat the candy.
2007-10-13 10:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is best stored at 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit in an odor-free place away from heat and sunlight. The humidity of your storage place should be no more than 50 percent. Chocolate that has been exposed to fluctuating temperatures and/or humidity will “bloom,” showing a grayish surface. In hot climates without air conditioning, you can store chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
According to Gonzalez, under these optimum conditions, dark chocolate will keep at least one year, milk chocolate up to 10 months and white chocolate up to 8 months.
Enjoy!
2007-10-13 10:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People would walk by that tray and nibble away at the chocolate. One guy brings marshmallows, another graham crackers, well you know the rest. Then, one day, Fido jumps on the counter and eats the chocolate. Now, as you clean up doggie's hershey squirts ask yourself, "Who you crappin?"
2007-10-13 09:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by zipzeronada 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Someone/something will eat it
2) Fat bloom - if it gets warm, it'll get light spots on it. Looks bad but doesn't affect the taste/texture that much unless it gets really bad.
3) Sugar bloom - if it gets wet somehow, it may get specks and/or pock marks on it. That is from the sugar dissolving in the water and then drying. The hard sugar crystals kind of ruin the texture.
Otherwise, it'll be the same as when you put it out.
2007-10-15 03:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't know I'm a chocoholic and chocolate doesn't last that long when I'm around
2007-10-13 09:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by lyd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do dont leave it on the tv DO NOT LEAVE IT ON THE TV!!!
2007-10-13 10:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by millenium_1302 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Someone or thing would eat it or it would just turn white and stale.
2007-10-13 09:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Teddy's Mom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
couldnt tell you. it would never last that long in our house
2007-10-13 09:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
cover to keep bugs out...but it will be fine.
2007-10-13 09:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋