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Chocolates Taste Like Soap

by Freda Morrison
(Canada)

What makes chocolates taste like soap?

When I make my chocolates I always make a few extra for samples. I chop up the samples but after a few days the samples have a slight soapy taste.

I'm not sure if it's because I keep them in plastic containers or p/bags but the chocolates themselves are fine. I chop with a sharp knife and they are fine for a day or so.

Any suggestions??

Thanks.

Hi Freda,

That IS strange. Do you store the chocolate anywhere near soap or scented candles or anything that has a strong smell? That would be my first guess.

I don't know what else would cause the chocolate to taste soapy. Are you referring to plain chocolate or are you using flavorings or colorings in the chocolate? It could be something you are adding that is causing the change in taste.

Does anyone else have any ideas or suggestions?
~Angie

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Oct 06, 2010

soap flavour chocolate
by: Anonymous

It could be if the chocolate was bought at a bulk food store or grocery store.I used to purchase from a bulk store and it had the smell of spices,yuk.Simple try a different store if possible.If at all possible order a case and share it up with friends and save money.I now order that way and ask the vendor when do they place an order and how long will it take to arrive.Best of luck.

Oct 06, 2010

Soap in Chocolates
by: Freda

Thanks everyone for your comments will take your advice into consideration.

Cheers

Oct 14, 2010

coconut oil
by: Anonymous

Coconut oil tastes like soap...it's IN soap! if it is old it is worse...sometimes I eat delicious chocolates and burp soap all night...blah!

Nov 16, 2010

COULD BE
by: claire

it is possible they will ave a tinge if they are washed in a scented washing up liquid. best to rinse them in warm plain water after washing them out to avoid a tinge or use a low scente detergent.
claire x

Jul 14, 2011

soapy chocolates
by: tina

yes coconut oil can make chocolate taste soapy, or any other vegatable oil can do the same.

Oct 23, 2011

compound chocolate
by: Anonymous

One of the CBEs(cocoa butter equivalent) added to some compound chocolates can be converted to a substance that tastes like soap when exposed to certain temperatures or ingredients. Try using chocolate that contains only cocoa butter.

Feb 13, 2012

ironic NEW
by: Anonymous

that's ironic because last year one of my easter eggs (made from thorntons chocolate, my favourite) started to taste of soap and became absolutely disgusting. my mother eventually worked out that I was keeping it under my bed, right on top of a sticky patch on the carpet where I had once spilled some handwash, which was why the egg started to taste of soap. hope this helps :)

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