Sweets must be present at any festive table. Moreover, this product, if packed in a beautiful box, can be called a universal gift. To make the purchased sweets bring more joy, you need to pay attention to some details when choosing.
Instructions
Step 1
Be sure to look at the product release date. You should buy the freshest, in addition, the expiration date can tell you how much preservatives are in the sweets. The more dyes and various additives in the product, the longer its shelf life. Ideal for sweets "bird's milk" - 15 days, for marmalade - 30 days, for sweets with berry and fruit filling - 60 days, with fondant filling - four months, candies - six months.
Step 2
There are certain requirements for the chocolates in the gift box. The packaging must indicate: date of manufacture, shelf life, manufacturing standard (GOST), energy and nutritional value of the product, net weight, name of the manufacturer, location of this company, trademark and name of the product.
Step 3
When choosing chocolates or glazed candies, pay attention to their surface. It should be smooth and shiny. Various nodules, irregularities and streaks indicate the presence of soy in the composition of sweets. There should be no filling visible on the surface of the confection, only an even layer of chocolate glaze.
Step 4
Chocolates should be kept away from strong-smelling foods because chocolate absorbs odors very well. Choose the packaging that is on the counter as far away from such products as possible.
Step 5
Be sure to look at the composition of the product - it must contain cocoa butter. Otherwise, other vegetable oils were used instead. Such candies are less tasty than with cocoa butter. The smell of candy can also tell about the composition of the product. You should feel the strong aroma of chocolate, the smell of the filling should not interrupt it.
Step 6
When choosing lollipops or caramels, pay attention to the wrapper. The best option is double with foil or cellophane. This packaging protects the product from moisture hazardous to it. Rub the caramel lightly - no paint from the wrapper should remain on your fingers. Take the lollipop out of the package and inspect - there should be no prints on it.
Step 7
The caramel should be firm and crisp. Too bright color of the candy indicates the presence of dyes. Broken and unwrapped lollipops are marriage. The filling should not creep out onto the surface of the caramel.
