Wed, Oct-18-06, 00:30
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Plan: Atkins,PP - wgt in %
Stats: 100/96.8/69
BF:DWTK/DDare/JEnuf
Progress: 10%
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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Originally Posted by sunpines
ooh, that sounds yummy, especially with Karen's recommendation. Did you ever get any, Jude? I see they're sold out now. I wouldn't mind going in on some with you if and when they get new stock.
Karen or anybody, how long can you keep unsweetened chocolate in the fridge or freezer?
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Hey, there, Anny!
To my knowledge, unsweetened chocolate (or any chocolate, I think) is stored airtight at room temperature, and up to 18 months... Cool, dry cupboard should do the trick. I'm pretty sure the condensation/moisture buildup from refrigeration is "degrading" to the chocolate.
And no, I haven't yet got any of the big block (excellently priced, too); that whole project went on the back burner as I still have a fair assortment of chocolates to use up -- though I did recently "score" 5 lbs of Criollo Cacao Nibs & Nuts, couldn't resist the price! I use them for unsweetened chocolate "chips"; Karen put me (and the rest of us) on to that some time ago! 
What proportion of the block would you be interested in? 
edit: from the horse's mouth re the storage of the Absolu Noir (in pastille form but the principle is the same):
Shelf life
24 months
Storage
Store 18-20°C, max. 60% relative humidity. Ensure bag is always properly closed.
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