I never considered shelf life when I made chocolates before since they usually get consumed within or less than a week. Since I'm planning to make holiday chocolates now, the info you guys have provided is most helpful. Thanks. I'll need to check as well if my chocolate containers from Papermart will effect the length of my chocolate's shelf life. Any idea if regular candy containers will shorten shelf life? Would it be better if I got airtight or vaccum sealed containers? TIA