You can keep your Easter eggs fresher for longer by avoiding one common mistake
It's that time of year again when most people have too many Easter eggs to know what to do with.
As it was recently revealed that €9million is wasted on Easter eggs in Ireland annually as almost one million are binned, it's worth figuring out the best ways to keep them fresher for longer to avoid waste.
With many waking up to a mountain of chocolate treats this Easter Monday, a common mistake has been highlighted that may result in your Easter eggs losing their freshness more quickly than they should.
Vlatka Lake, a storage expert from Space Station, spoke to The Express to reveal that exposing Easter eggs to fluctuating temperatures can actually have a negative impact on them.
"It's also essential you keep them away from direct sunlight or interior heat sources, which could cause them to melt or become misshapen," Vlatka told the publication.
It's a case of personal preference on whether you prefer to store your Easter eggs in a fridge or cupboard but moving them to areas where their temperatures vary can hugely affect how long they will remain fresh.
It's also advised to store Easter eggs separate from other foods that might have strong smells, and keep them in their wrapping until the time comes to tuck in.
"Wherever you choose to store them, make sure you keep them away from foods with strong odours as these can easily transfer their smell and alter their flavour," Vlatka said.
The specialist added: "When it comes to storing your Easter eggs, you should always keep them in their original packaging, leaving them sealed until you're ready to enjoy them."
A clear sign that chocolate is being affected by poor storage is something called 'chocolate bloom'. This is when an unappealing white coating appears on the product, which can occur when the delicious treats are left in areas with high or fluctuating temperatures. Chocolate bloom doesn't make Easter eggs any less safe to consume but it can affect their texture and flavour.
"You should then set them in a cool dry place, like a pantry, cupboard, or fridge," Vlatka insisted.
Should you be unable to store your Easter eggs in their original packaging, an alternative is to keep them in an airtight container which, according to the storage expert, "will help prevent it from oxidising."
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