Well, I'm at a loss about that cocoa. Can't say that I've ever had anyone read the fine print on mine, but it's always been kept in a cupboard in it's original container, which is a cardboard container with a snap on plastic lid. Of course, if you get busy cooking and use it up quickly, it won't have time to spoil. (smirk) Sorry I don't have any constructive advice for you.
TTFN, Marilyn At 01:17 AM 12/14/2013, you wrote:
Thanks Jon and Marilyn, this is just straight cocoa, Cellabaut brand. I have had someone read the pack, it states it needs be kept between 12c and 20c, so I am wondering if the store has thought this needs to be in the fridge with those recommended temps? It is summer here now so perhaps they were being careful. I am taking the chance and storing the cocoa in an air tight container in a solid cupboard. Hope I have done the right thing. It's beautiful cocoa, very rich and dark. If anyone hears anything about storage, I'd be pleased to know. Very best. Valerie P.S taking a turkey jon, did it have a special stuffing? -----Original Message----- From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of M and L Dorn Sent: Saturday, 14 December 2013 11:48 AM To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Question about pure cocoa powder Sounds like you're comparing unsweetened cocoa powder that you bake with, or make drinking cocoa from scratch, with sweetened cocoa drink mix. I have never refrigerated cocoa powder myself. You might want to ask someone at the store where you got it about storage. If you're using cocoa powder like you would drink mix, you're in for an unsweetened surprise. Happy chocolating! TTFN, Marilyn At 04:21 PM 12/13/2013, you wrote: >Hi, I just came back from shopping at a specialty store that had run >out of the packs of cocoa on shelves. However, I was told they had >cocoa powder in the fridge in airtight bags and it was 100 per cent >pure cocoa powder. Can anyone tell me whether the pure powder is >stored in the fridge usually, I imagine this is how I need store it >after getting it from the fridge at the store. The smell of the >cocoa is so strong, really beautiful intense chocolate aroma, much >stronger than the boxed type I've had before. > >Many thanks. Valerie
