Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How to Store Dark Chocolate in Summer
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 19 2026
Dark chocolate is happiest between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit,sealed, and away from the refrigerator. Summer breaks all threeconditions at once, which is why bars develop the white filmcalled bloom. Here is what the food science says about storingchocolate through the hot months, the difference between fatbloom and sugar bloom, and the simple setup that keeps a premiumbar tasting like itself from delivery to the last square.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Does Dark Chocolate Help Muscle Recovery After Exercise?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 23 2026
Dark chocolate has a real but secondary role in muscle recovery.Cacao flavanols can lower oxidative stress and improve blood flow;protein is the macronutrient that actually rebuilds damagedfibers. Here is what the research shows, how the two worktogether, and how common post-workout snacks compare.
