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Is It Okay To Eat Expired Chocolate?
SOUTHERNLIVING.COM Chocolate generally does not expire due to the stability of its ingredients, particularly cocoa butter. Even if chocolate develops a white coating known as bloom, it is still safe to eat. Proper storage of chocolate extends its shelf life; avoid refrigeration as it can lead to condensation and affect quality.Why is chocolate getting more expensive?
If you’re keeping a close eye on prices when your family goes to the shops or supermarket, you might have noticed that chocolate is more expensive than it used to be. The Office for National Statistics, who are the UK’s national body for facts and figures, say that the price of chocolate has risen by over 17% in the year to October 2025.
What’s missing from your favorite chocolate bar? It may be chocolate
Almost no one noticed when, sometime over the last few years, the packaging on Almond Joy, Mr Goodbar and Rolo was updated to remove the words “milk chocolate.” Experts say high cocoa prices have triggered a wave of “reformulations,” the industry term for recipe changes. As the Halloween season boosts demand, some candy companies are replacing expensive cocoa butter with other fats, a swap that means their products no longer meet the US regulatory definition of milk chocolate and can no longer be called that on packaging. That’s why milk chocolate (a Food and Drug Administration-regulated term) has become chocolate candy.
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