FoodStorageCheck

How long does chocolate (unsweetened and semi-sweet, solid) keep from purchase in the pantry?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

PantryFrom the purchase date

1 to 2 years

This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.

Cool, dry pantry or cupboard

Answer basis

Food
Chocolate
Preparation or package state
unsweetened and semi-sweet, solid
Storage
Pantry
Timing
From the purchase date
Source field
DOP_Pantry

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

See every listed condition for chocolate