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AIBU to think chocolate should NOT be kept in the fucking fridge?

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 18:54

DH believes chocolate (including biscuits e.g. digestives) should be kept in the fridge because “it tastes nicer, keeps its shape and lasts longer”.

I believe chocolate should not be kept in the fridge because it’s fucking wrong, basically. Am I being unreasonable?

(There is also another AIBU worthy sub question, which is that if you can say you can fit a chocolate digestive in your mouth, YABU to then break it into pieces with bites as you put it in, so that it fits? This is clearly cheating and DH should be told he is YABU just for this alone? If I lose this fridge thread, I’ll start that one Wink)

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:27

cyvguhb · 19/08/2025 19:19

Unless you are too poor to afford your own bars of chocolate I can't see why this is even an issue.

Why do you both have to think the same about something that is totally personal preference?

Surely you each do the way you prefer Confused

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You’re a little ray of chocolatey sunshine, aren’t you?

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DeirdreChambersWhatACoincidence · 19/08/2025 19:27

Fridge. I can't stand warm slippery chocolate.

I like Star Bars, Fry's Turkish Delight and Milky Way kept in the freezer though.

BuntyBeaufort · 19/08/2025 19:26

I’m with you op. Chocolate should be at blood temperature when it hits your tongue. In the warm weather DH insists on putting it in the fridge, which I quite understand, but it means I have to think ahead and take it out half an hour before I want to eat it.
i don’t eat chocolate biscuits, except occasionally I nick one at work if I’m really peckish. I’m not that keen on them as it’s not proper chocolate- I like the 72% coco solids stuff not the oily, sugary concoction that passes for it since the Americans took over most of our brands.

Chocolatefreak · 19/08/2025 19:26

Definitely not necessary in the UK unless there's a heatwave. Or if it has some kind of creamy filling.

Mumof2amazingasdkiddos · 19/08/2025 19:26

Of course chocolate goes in the fridge, including the chocolate digestives regardless of the time of year! Where else would you store them??

bingocard · 19/08/2025 19:25

LightCameraBitchSmile · 19/08/2025 18:56

Fridge or freezer. Crème eggs from the freezer are best

Ooooh I'm going to try this

ChessieFL · 19/08/2025 19:24

I’m with you OP, room temperature chocolate all the way. I hate breaking my teeth on cold chocolate.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 19/08/2025 19:24

Share chocolate? I’m not sure I understand, @ConfusedSloth! 😂

SliceofTosst · 19/08/2025 19:24

No fridge. Has to be room temperature to taste how it's meant to.

ConfusedSloth · 19/08/2025 19:21

cyvguhb · 19/08/2025 19:19

Unless you are too poor to afford your own bars of chocolate I can't see why this is even an issue.

Why do you both have to think the same about something that is totally personal preference?

Surely you each do the way you prefer Confused

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Christ! I've heard of separate finances and separate beds but why even stay married if you can't share a Terry's Chocolate Orange?

HandMadeInYorkshire · 19/08/2025 19:21

In this weather, definitely in the fridge!
Who want's chocolate all over your fingers before the delicious chokky is in your gob?

DinoLil · 19/08/2025 19:21

I always keep chocolate and biscuits in the fridge.

bluestand · 19/08/2025 19:19

I keep mine in the freezer. Love a freezing cold chunk of decent chocolate.

Your DH is definitely wrong about biscuits though.

cyvguhb · 19/08/2025 19:19

Unless you are too poor to afford your own bars of chocolate I can't see why this is even an issue.

Why do you both have to think the same about something that is totally personal preference?

Surely you each do the way you prefer Confused

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:19

ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:17

DH and I are united in our A response!

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Excellent! Marital harmony restored! ♥️♥️

Sharptonguedwoman · 19/08/2025 19:18

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/08/2025 19:13

I picture a cold digestive 🤢

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But a cold chocolate digestive, particularly white chocolate, might be a thing of joy?

Aquabluemouse · 19/08/2025 19:18

He’s very very wrong. Warm, slightly bendy, slightly melted chocolate is bloody amazing.

Onelifeonly · 19/08/2025 19:18

Yes, in the fridge. Sometimes I'll put a Twirl or Flake in the freezer - perfect!

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:17

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:11

Oh now you’ve raised another sub-topic… After Eight mints - do you leave the packets in the box?

A. Of course, because you get that little dopamine hit of achievement when you think they’ve run out and you triumphantly find one lurking in the middle of the empty envelopes… as with most things in life, the harder you work for something the more you appreciate it.

B. No, it throw them away straight away because I am boring and I don’t like fun.

DH and I are united in our A response!

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Absentmindedsmile · 19/08/2025 19:17

Digestive biscuits (chocolate or other), in the fridge? This is why aliens will Never visit us.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 19/08/2025 19:16

I love cold chocolate - I don’t eat things like Mars bars any more, but when I did, having one chilled meant it lasted longer - to took longer for me to eat it. I love the snap of chilled chocolate.

Room temperature chocolate is fine, as long as it’s cool - I really dislike melted chocolate.

But if you don’t like it chilled, @ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge, that is fine too, and it does mean you can keep your chocolate in the cupboard, and it will be safe from your dh because it’s not chilled.

theresnolimits · 19/08/2025 19:16

Fridge always. Never hangs around long enough to go off.

After Eight envelopes left in box. I like to live on the edge.

StampOnTheGround · 19/08/2025 19:16

Hate choc from the fridge and my DH is like yours! I’ve only allowed the fridge in the heat waves because it was literally melting without, but usually absolutely not!

murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:16

CookieSue222 · 19/08/2025 19:12

My SIL has a separate 'chocolate and butter' fridge (she is Swiss so has some choccy credentials).
It operates between 6 and 10 degrees as opposed to regular domestic fridges which are 3 to 5 degrees. The butter is spreadable, and the chocolate cool but doesn't break your teeth - perfect!

I love this so much, how very efficiently Swiss.

murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:15

ThousandYardStare · 19/08/2025 19:13

Malteaser bunnies fresh from the freezer. You're welcome

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Oh yes, they're good.