Storing your love bites could be a rocky road.

If you want to enjoy your Valentine’s Day chocolate for a longer period due to the current shortage, there are specific methods you must use to store it properly.

While you may believe refrigeration is the ideal option for preserving your sweets, Hotel Chocolat states that it could harm the flavor and consistency.

However, there is a way to do so without completely losing its quality.

For those residing in warm climates or experiencing high temperatures in the summer or year-round, refrigeration can be a convenient technique for preventing chocolate from melting, especially if immediate consumption is not on the agenda.

And while there’s technically no right answer considering different brands suggest other refrigeration options, Hotel Chocolat believes it should be avoided for various reasons.

One of the main issues is something called “sugar bloom,” which is when chocolate is exposed to cold temperatures and then brought back into a warmer condition, allowing it to become discolored.

Sugar bloom isn’t inherently bad for one’s health, but it could affect the smooth and quality texture of chocolate.

But if you do want to refrigerate yours, the best way is to store it in an airtight container, making sure the taste stays pure by preventing surrounding odors or flavors from affecting the tasty treat.

“To ward off the risk of dull flavor and a brittle texture, take your chocolate out of the fridge roughly 30 minutes before eating, although make sure you don’t leave it directly in the sunlight,” the website suggests.

“This ensures your chocolate has time to warm up to room temperature without becoming a melted mess.”

They add that putting chocolate in the fridge is fine when necessary, but it ideally should be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature.