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- Lead in Chocolate and Cacao: Better and Worst Brands – Clean Green . . .
ALL chocolate, cacao and cocoa contains heavy metals, and contains the highest levels of lead compared to other foods The good news is that there are better options available!
- Which Dark Chocolate is Free from Heavy Metals? 7 Safe Picks! [2025]
Not all dark chocolate is created equal: Some brands contain harmful levels of heavy metals like lead and cadmium Our top 7 picks are rigorously tested for safety and quality, ensuring you can indulge without worry
- A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy . . . - Consumer Reports
Lead and cadmium are the two heavy metals that CR’s tests have found to be the most problematic in chocolate Research indicates that lead and cadmium get into cocoa in different ways
- The 5 Safest Dark Chocolate Brands - Eat This Not That
A recent Consumer Reports investigation found significantly high levels of dangerous heavy metals lead and cadmium in over 20 popular kinds of dark chocolate bars Both Hershey and Trader Joe’s are now facing civil lawsuits over the study’s findings But not every brand tested by the consumer watchdog fared so poorly
- How to Avoid Lead and Cadmium in Dark Chocolate | Lifehacker
To put that into context, a single ounce serving of dark chocolate has about 7 6 micrograms of cadmium, according to the 2018 FDA report The United States doesn’t have a minimal risk level for
- These Chocolate Brands Have Reportedly Been Found to Contain Toxic . . .
Even better, time and again dark chocolate has been proven to be a healthier candy option, thanks to its high antioxidant and low sugar contents So, in the wake of a December 2022 Consumer Reports story that revealed several brands of dark chocolate contained lead and cadmium, panic ensued
- What should you judge your chocolate choices on? • Nomosu
Dark Chocolate Other Minerals: If you have sufficient iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium, there will be less absorption of Cd and lead (Pb), and more protection vs these metals
- Heavy metals found in popular brands of dark chocolate
Popular brands of dark chocolate (which is often touted as heart-healthy) may contain potentially worrisome levels of lead and cadmium Consistent, long-term exposure to these heavy metals has been linked to cardiovascular disease
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