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DearHeloise:Wereceived a box of chocolates as a gift, but when we opened the box, we noticed there was a whitish substance on the chocolate that looked like mold. This was expensive chocolate, so I hate to throw it out. Can I just scrape the white stuff off, or does it need to be tossed in the trash? -- Kelly T., Lexington, Nebraska Kelly, the “white stuff” is referred to as “chocolate bloom,” and it’s not harmful to eat. It’s not mold. Many people claim that it does not impact the taste, but not everyone agrees on this. Some folks also claim that the texture is slightly different, while others say it is the same. This is a matter of personal preference and perception.