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 three conditions at once, which is why bars develop the white film called bloom. Here is what the food science says about storing chocolate through the hot months, the difference between fat bloom and sugar bloom, and the simple setup that keeps a premium bar tasting like itself from delivery to the last square.
