Posted on 12/19/2022 6:20:10 AM PST by Red Badger
VIDEO AT LINK..............
PHILADELPHIA (KYW) - Some dark chocolates have been found to contain potentially dangerous amounts of heavy metals.
Dark chocolate, loaded with antioxidants, is often called healthier chocolate.
But a new study from Consumer Reports said some kinds of dark chocolate contain potentially dangerous amounts of heavy metals.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/
“All of the samples that we tested had detectable levels of either cadmium or lead,” said James Rogers of Consumer Reports.
Rogers said 23 of the 28 samples tested exceeded the safety levels used in the study.
The study shared that cadmium found in soil, can infiltrate coco plants and lead contamination could happen in processing chocolate
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long-term exposure to heavy metals can cause a variety of health issues, including brain damage and kidney and heart disease.
“It can affect different types of mental issues with children and fetuses of pregnant women,” Rogers said.
According to the study, researchers tested different brands, including organic varieties.
Higher concentrations of cacao used to make dark chocolate were linked to higher metal levels, according to the report.
“Just eating one ounce daily would expose you to enough heavy metals to be concerning,” Rogers said.
The National Confectioners Association released the following statement:
“Standards cited in the Consumer Reports study are not food safety standards. The products cited in this study are in compliance with strict quality and safety requirements.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the presence of cadmium and lead in chocolate is well documented and is not dangerous for most people if consumed occasionally.
The NCA released research in August showing ways that lead and cadmium in chocolate could be reduced, including having cocoa farmers plant new tree stock.
They're saying that the new maybe/alleged problem with the chocolate is maybe worse than the shot for the chicom plague that they made.
Dark chocolate is way too bitter for me. I don’t care for chocolate to begin with, but I can eat something chocolate covered with a non-chocolate filling such as Almond Joy or Kit Kat bars.
Just another PIRG making billable time and earning their eco cred...
does this include powdered cocoa.
I would think so......................
the chocolate ration will be cut again
CR determined that these eight dark chocolate bars were high in cadmium, but not lead:
Beyond Good Organic Pure Dark Chocolate, 70% Cocoa
Beyond Good Organic Pure Dark Chocolate, 80% Cocoa
Equal Exchange Organic Extra Dark Chocolate, 80% Cacao
Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, 70% Cocoa
Scharffen Berger Extra Dark Chocolate, 82% Cacao
Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Classic Blackout, 85% Cacao
Pascha Organic Very Dark Dark Chocolate, 85% Cacao
Dove Promises Deeper Dark Chocolate, 70% Cacao
These 10 dark chocolate bars were high in lead, but not cadmium:
Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate, 70% Cocoa
Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate, 70% Cocoa
Godiva Signature Dark Chocolate, 72% Cacao
Chocolove Strong Dark Chocolate, 70% Cocoa
Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, 85% Cocoa
Endangered Species Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate, 72% Cocoa
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate, 72% Cacao
Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate, 70% Cacao
Chocolove Extreme Dark Chocolate, 88% Cocoa
Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate
And finally, the researchers detected high levels of both lead and cadmium in these remaining five dark chocolate bars:
Theo Organic Pure Dark, 70% Cocoa
Trader Joe’s The Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate, 85% Cacao
Theo Organic Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate, 85% Cocoa
Lily’s Extremely Dark Chocolate, 85% Cocoa
Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate, 70% Cacao
So we have Lily’s dark choc baking chips, 55%.
Do you think they are safe or just not tested?
Just not tested, most likely...............
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