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Can You Still Eat Chocolate That’s Turned White? Chocolatiers Explain
REALSIMPLE.COM That chalky film on chocolate is from cocoa butter or sugar shifting to the surface, not spoilage, so the chocolate is usually still safe to eat. The white coating is called a bloom, and it can make chocolate look dull and taste less complex because it melts unevenly on the palate. Temperature changes, humidity, or skipping proper tempering can cause bloom, while a fuzzy texture, odor, or moisture exposure are signs it’s time to toss the chocolate.German Court Rules Milka Chocolate Bar Downsizing Misled Consumers
A German court ruled this week that the maker of Milka’s classic Alpenmilch (Alpine Milk) chocolate misled consumers and violated competition law by reducing the size of its chocolate bars while keeping nearly identical packaging, in a landmark case targeting “shrinkflation.”
What experts say about dark chocolate’s ability to lower cholesterol
Dark chocolate’s high cocoa content provides flavanols and polyphenols that may modestly lower LDL cholesterol and aid blood vessel function, but the effect is small and depends on consuming low‑sugar varieties in limited amounts.
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