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Fran Costigan - Chocolate in Vegan Desserts
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 1:00 pm Pacific, 4:00 pm Eastern
Join Chef Fran Costigan, Rouxbe Director of Vegan Pastry, for a discussion and practical information about chocolate. We’ll explore its many forms, functions, and best uses in vegan … Read More.
Question:
My chocolate nibs have turned white/gray. How should I work with them to get the best flavor from them?
— Diane Kirschner
Answer:
I have a jar of cacao nibs that I've had for a really long time, and they have not turned that color. When chocolate turns whitish or gray, it's cosmetic. It doesn't mean there's something wrong with the chocolate. It's called bloomed. And I put a link in here, I'm going like this in here, on how to fix bloomed chocolate. But I have never seen a bloomed chocolate nib. So, if I were you, I'd sniff them and make sure they aren't rancid, Diane. If they still taste okay to you, then go ahead and use them as you would any chocolate nib, but make sure that they're not rancid first.
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