The Daily OrangeMYTH: The white powder on a chocolate bar means it's spoiled.
By Heather Mayer
Posted: 1/25/07, 11:51 PM EST Section: Feature
Ever open a long-awaited chocolate candy bar only to find it coated in a white powder? Contrary to popular belief, this material, known as bloom, is perfectly safe to eat. High temperatures bring out the fat (cocoa butter) from the chocolate, said chef Kim Johnson of Syracuse University's College of Human Services and Health Professions.
"It's about quality control," Johnson said. "From a professional point of view, I'd reject (the chocolate with bloom) because it was out of temperature, but it won't hurt you."
Johnson also references the book, "On Food and Cooking," by Harold McGee, to learn more about bloom and similar topics.
"It's about quality control," Johnson said. "From a professional point of view, I'd reject (the chocolate with bloom) because it was out of temperature, but it won't hurt you."
Johnson also references the book, "On Food and Cooking," by Harold McGee, to learn more about bloom and similar topics.
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