Does Chocolate Go Bad?

Dark chocolate, baking chocolate, bittersweet, or semi-sweet: The higher the cocoa percentage, the longer the shelf life. These chocolates will generally stay fresh for one to two years. ... Since white chocolate is made up of dairy and cocoa butter, it's likely to go bad earlier. It can last up to six months unopened.

Can you still eat expired chocolate?

Is it safe to eat chocolate after the expiration date? Chocolate is a product that doesn't actually have an expiration date. ... An expiration date, which is actually called a use-by date, is only included for products that are unsafe to eat after a certain period. Chocolate is safe to eat after its best before date.

Can you eat chocolate 2 years out of date?

If unopened and stored properly, dark chocolate lasts 2 years (from the day it was made). If opened, but still stored properly, the rule of thumb is one year. As for milk and white chocolate bars, the time available is cut in half. One year if unopened and stored properly, and 6-8 months if opened and stored properly.