Storing Cadbury Sweets for Gandhi Jayanti – Keep Them Fresh Without Refrigeration

Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary is not just about commemorating the events written in our History books. Gandhi’s philosophy of life encompasses several other attributes. And, his profound awareness of nature and environment at a time when ‘global warming’ was not even a term in use, only elucidates his wisdom. A staunch advocate of non-violence and simple living, high thinking, Gandhi envisioned sustainable practices way before the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into existence. To make this world a better, sustainable planet, he rooted for minimalism, simplicity, and eco-friendly approaches towards life.

While celebrating his birth anniversary on October 2nd, why don’t we take a pledge to follow Gandhi's footsteps and adopt eco-friendly methods to store the Cadbury sweets we make for Gandhi Jayanti? By the eco-friendly method, we refer to a refrigerator-free storage mechanism that curtails energy consumption and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Here we have listed 11 methods to preserve the Cadbury chocolate recipes for peaceful celebrations. But first, let’s see why refrigeration is a problem for the planet.

Why Refrigeration Is A Problem?

With the escalating impacts of global warming across the planet, refrigeration is turning out to be villainous for Mother Nature because of the synthetic chemical refrigerants and potent greenhouse gases such as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Refrigerators release a hazardous amount of these greenhouse gases and other Ozone-layer-depleting substances, which eventually leads to global warming and climate change. Besides, refrigerators also consume a significant amount of energy derived from fossil fuels and indirectly contribute to global warming and other environmental issues.

Gandhi Jayanti Chocolate Sweets: 11 Ways To Store Sweets Without A Refrigerator

This Gandhi Jayanti, if you prepared a fresh batch of eco-friendly yet chocolatey sweets and desserts, here we will tell you how you can preserve them without the help of a refrigerator.

From finding a place with the right temperature and humidity to using airtight containers and parchment papers/aluminium foils, there are certain conditions and rules to follow to store chocolate sweets without a refrigerator. However, refrigeration is a must for desserts with high moisture content (e.g, whipped cream, fruit, or dairy fillings). Now, let’s delve into the non-refrigerated storage methods.

1. Using good-quality airtight containers: These are essential to protect your homemade desserts from the spoiling effects of air and humidity, which significantly contribute to staleness and mold.
2. Selecting a cool, dry place: To preserve the Gandhi Jayanti special Cadbury sweets, it is imperative to select a cool and dry place where the humidity level is below 55 percent and the temperature is 18-21°C. This prevents the sugar and fat from separating and creating that white powdery surface known as ‘sugar bloom’.
3. Segregation: To prevent spoilage, it is important to segregate the sweet items, as both moisture and flavor can transfer from one to another. Dry sweets are more likely to absorb moisture from the moist ones.
4. Finding a dark place: Absence of light is crucial for non-refrigerated storage of chocolate sweets. Any kind of direct light, be it natural or artificial), can make it more susceptible to heat and oxidation.
5. Finding an odor-free place: Being a quick absorber of odor, chocolate sweets easily allow the ambient odors to get infused, leading to the development of an undesirable mixture of unpleasant odors.
6. Parchment paper: In case of fusion chocolate sweets with high residual moisture, it is recommended to wrap them in parchment paper before placing them in the container to absorb it.

7. Aluminum Foil Wrap: An aluminum wrap can save the chocolate items from moisture and air, preventing bloomy textures and absorbing off-flavors from nearby foods.
8. Cool before storing: It is highly recommended to allow the sweet items to cool completely before packing them to prevent moisture buildup.
9. Clean hands: Handling sweets with clean and dry hands to avoid getting in touch with moisture or contaminants is important to avoid spoilage
10. Direct sunlight and heat: It is also important to keep them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, as these can degrade the taste and texture of sweets.
11. Plastic bags: Avoid plastic for long-term storage as they can trap moisture.