What's the use of expired chocolate?

Generally, it has no other use, so it is recommended to discard it.

Expired chocolate can no longer be eaten and used for other purposes, which is harmful to health.

If chocolate is stored for too long, it will lead to an increase in peroxide value, just like oil turns sour. The peroxide value is an index reflecting the oxidation degree of oil in food. Once it exceeds the standard, it will directly affect the food quality. If this happens, it is often detected by professional instruments and equipment, and it is difficult for ordinary people to judge from the appearance.

Eating chocolate with excessive peroxide value will cause great harm to human body, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, liver injury and so on.

Extended data:

The optimum storage temperature of chocolate is 5℃-65438 08℃. In summer, if the room temperature is too high, it is best to seal it with plastic bags first, and then put it in the freezer. Don't open it immediately when you take it out, let it heat up slowly, and then open it when it is close to room temperature.

When the indoor temperature is lower than 20℃ in winter, it can be stored in a cool and ventilated place. Of course, in order to keep the best flavor and taste of chocolate, it is best to eat as much as possible, buy as much as possible, and eat the freshest chocolate every time.

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