Did You Celebrate Chocolate Chip Day?

Did You Celebrate
Chocolate Chip Day?

That's right - chocolate chips have their own day. And it was May 15. Don't worry we won't judge you if you celebrate a few days late. If you're a choco-holic you might even (unknowingly) celebrate chocolate chip day more than just once per year. But if you're not a chocolate lover and only indulge occasionally, you might wonder if that bag of morsels in your pantry from who-knows-when is still good. Let's find out!

Chocolate usually has a 'best before' date and not an 'expiration' date so it can be used even if the date has passed if stored in a cool, dry place. How long past the printed date can they last?*

• Pantry: 2-4 months
• Refrigerator: 6-8 months
• Freezer: 2-3 years

Bonus fact!  After a while you may notice white dots on the chocolate. This is 'sugar bloom' and just means the sugar has come to the surface and then evaporated.This makes the chocolate chips less palatable when raw, but they're still safe to eat and bake with!

What if you need to keep samples or chemicals cool and dry in the lab?  The Secador^® Refrigerator Ready Desiccator provides moisture-free storage in cold spaces!

• Perfect for use inside refrigerators, -20°C freezers, or at room temperature

• Extra long depth and pull-out shelves allow full use of fridge shelf depth

• Top-down door opening allows easy access to contents