Have You Ever Considered Paying Nearly 30 Reais for 100 Grams of Chocolate That Contains Toxic Metals Linked to Lung, Cognitive Issues, and Even Cancer? Scientists Raise Concerns About Several Famous Brands in Scientific Journal

Scientists Show Brands That Have High Levels of Toxic Metals In Their Chocolates In New Published Article

Imagine the following situation: you buy a chocolate from a “famous” brand and then discover that this chocolate had high levels of toxic metals. This is exactly what happened to several people, according to a new article published in the scientific journal Consumer Reports, conducted by some scientists. The article brings a warning stating that there are traces of heavy and toxic metals in chocolates from famous brands such as Hershey’s and Lindt, according to the site Canaltech.

In the analysis conducted by the scientists, 28 bars of dark chocolate were examined and all of them contained a natural element called cadmium, which is usually present in soil and seeps into cocoa beans. Another material found in the analyzed chocolates was lead, which likely enters the cocoa shortly after the beans are harvested.

According to the scientists’ warning, consuming these elements with toxic metals can result in pulmonary problems, cognitive issues, cancer, and even premature death.

Long-Term Consumption of Toxic Metals

The scientists’ biggest concern is the long-term exposure of consumers to toxic metals. Lead, for example, can trigger memory loss, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, and mood swings.

In children, the impacts can be even more negative, causing brain damage and to the central nervous system, leading to learning and behavioral problems.

According to the study, if a person consumed only 30 grams per day of 23 of the analyzed bars, this would already lead to exposure at a level considered harmful by public health authorities.

Chocolates With High Levels of Cadmium and Lead (Toxic Metals)

• Beyond Good Organic Pure Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Beyond Good Organic Pure Dark Chocolate 80% Cocoa
• Extra Bitter Organic Equal Exchange Chocolate 80% Cocoa
• Lindt Excellence Bitter Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Scharffen Berger Extra Bitter Chocolate 82% Cocoa
• Organic Bitter Chocolate Alter Eco Classic Blackout 85% Cocoa
• Pascha Very Bitter Organic Chocolate 85% Cocoa
• Dove Promises Deepest Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Lily’s Extra Bitter Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Godiva Signature Bitter Chocolate 72% Cocoa
• Chocolove Strong Bitter Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Lindt Excellence Bitter Chocolate 85% Cocoa
• Endangered Species Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate 72% Cocoa
• Trader Joe’s Bitter Chocolate 72% Cocoa
• Hu Simple Organic Bitter Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Chocolove Extreme Bitter Chocolate 88% Cocoa
• Hershey’s Special Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Chocolates With Better Safety

After the study was released, it’s also worth showing the chocolates that are “free” from toxic metals to provide options to consumers. See below:

• Mast Organic Dark Chocolate 80% Cocoa
• Taza Organic Deliciously Bitter Chocolate 70% Cocoa
• Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa
• Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight Delight 72% Cocoa
• Valrhona Abinao Bitter Chocolate 85% Cocoa