The present invention relates to a dough for forming an edible product having substantially no bloom formation on the surface or wherein the bloom formation is reduced, retarded or delayed, wherein the dough comprises a vegetable fat composition having anti-blooming properties in the formed edible food product. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing such a dough, and edible food products formed therefrom. Further, the present invention encompasses uses of such vegetable fat compositions for preventing, reducing, retarding or delaying bloom formation in edible food products, and particularly those having chocolate coatings. Still further, the present invention relates to a vegetable fat composition, which when formed into an edible food product, possesses anti-blooming properties.
