Metals in dark chocolates

@allknowing (144173)
India
April 18, 2025 5:51am CST
Just when I had started liking dark chocolate I learn from a user here that there is a varying degree of lead and cadmium.in many of the well known brands of dark chocolates. I did a search on the Net and it got confirmed that most of the dark chocolate brands in the market have metal in varying degrees. Here is the link The issue now is whether one should stop eating dark chocolate or just ignore these warnings and move on What say?
If you have a sweet tooth, you may have read studies talking about the health benefits associated with eating moderate amounts of chocolate. But our research has found a potential health risk in popular chocolate products that’s been flying under the radar
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472982)
• Switzerland
18 Apr
The vegetables and fruits are also FULL of those metals, but still authorities tell us to eat plenty of them because they are healthy. I will continue eating my dark chocolate.
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
18 Apr
So will I
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
19 Apr
In the case of dark chocolate they are added while in the case of fruits and vegetables they are there in the natural process. What the authorities say is that where there is excess one should avoid those brands.
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Scar D. Cat
@Scarred4Lyfe (745)
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18 Apr
A very good point Anna. Anything grown in any soil can theoretically get contaminated with heavy metals.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (351191)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Apr
I'm old enough that I won't take too much notice of these warnings. I'll keep enjoying my chocolate.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472982)
• Switzerland
18 Apr
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
18 Apr
Some user here talked about it but I too will ignore those warnings.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (97359)
• United States
18 Apr
Every food item we eat has been exposed to, or has something in it that is not good for us. I wouldn’t worry too much.
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
18 Apr
Not worrying is OK and so will I but I was not aware of this until it was brought to my notic.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (97359)
• United States
18 Apr
@allknowing I know I’ve been surprised myself when I hear information about things like these.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (93825)
• United States
19 Apr
Gosh there went the fun of chocolate.
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
20 Apr
But I will still eat them but in moderation
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B
@pitsipeahie (5159)
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19 Apr
Nahhhh.... I love my dark chocolate.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15235)
• Hong Kong
18 Apr
Just eat in moderation is fine.
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@allknowing (144173)
• India
19 Apr
May be avoid those brands where there is excess.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15235)
• Hong Kong
19 Apr
@allknowing Mast dark chocolate has the lowest level of heavy metals. But it is not available in my city. You can check. Also, EU has stricter regulations of heavy metals in dark chocolate. So buy European made dark chocolates. I am now eating Hachez dark chocolate from Germany.
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