Does Chocolate Go Bad? How to Store It, Freeze it, and Ship It

The world's best chocolate makers often ask that you eat their bonbons within mere days of when they were produced. You don't buy cake to eat it in three weeks!” The best artisan chocolate makers speed delivery of their bonbons to your doorstep, often within days of being made. I consulted internationally renowned chocolatier and chocolate educator Melissa Coppel, and asked her advice on the best ways to keep your chocolate flavorful and fresh. A chocolate bar generally won't “go bad” the way fruit goes bad.