Odors

Chocolate is susceptible to any external odors and/or flavorings. Chocolate contains sugar and fat (in the form of cocoa butter), both of which have a tendency to absorb odors from food or other products. Hand washing is very important when working with chocolate, not only for hygiene but also because of chocolate’s tendency to absorb smells from anywhere. Take care not to eat strong-smelling foods or handle any type of cleaning product around chocolate. This tendency to absorb odors is another reason that storing chocolate in a safe place, wrapped tightly, is important. The storage space should be well ventilated and odor free.