Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The white splotches on these pieces of chocolate are known as 'chocolate bloom.' A few years ago, a small baker from the West ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food & Wine / Getty Images Whether you’re snacking on a quality chocolate bar or baking an indulgent dessert, you might be alarmed ...

In Too Afraid to Ask we’re answering all the food-related questions you’d rather not have loitering in the search history of your corporate laptop. Today: Is it okay to eat bloomed chocolate? Let’s ...

Whether you’re snacking on a quality chocolate bar or baking an indulgent dessert, you might be alarmed to find white, chalky streaks or a gritty coating on the surface of your chocolate. This ...

When a glossy bar of chocolate suddenly develops a chalky, pale coating, most people assume it has gone moldy and head straight for the trash. In reality, that white layer is almost always a cosmetic ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A few years ago, a small baker from the West Coast had a problem ...

Chocolatiers explain why bars can develop those white, chalky streaks — and how to keep bloom at bay. Whether you’re snacking on a quality chocolate bar or baking an indulgent dessert, you might be ...