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Does Dark Chocolate Contain Heavy Metals?

Does Dark Chocolate Contain Heavy Metals?

Thanks to its rich supply of antioxidants, dark chocolate has long been revered for its health benefits. But there’s a dark side to dark chocolate: Recent research found that many of our favorite brands of dark chocolate contain heavy metals. The worst part? These heavy metals – cadmium and lead – are linked to serious health problems including cancer in both children and adults.

Today we round out Chocolate Week with a bang: Dr. Jim Rogers from Consumer Reports discusses what heavy metals in the cacao supply means for regular consumers; he also offers his best tips for shopping smarter and safer the next time we’re in the chocolate aisle.

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[2:00] Everything you need to know about cadmium and lead

[6:00] Exactly how heavy metals find their ways into the chocolate supply

[11:30] Traceability, trust, and responsibility: Addressing the industry’s lack of corporate accountability

[18:00] Chocolate’s best offenders, worst offenders, and every brand in between

[20:00] Does ‘organic’ matter with regard to heavy metals?

[22:00] Action steps for concerned chocolate consumers

 

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Thanks to its rich supply of antioxidants, dark chocolate has long been revered for its health benefits. But there's a dark side to dark chocolate: Recent research has found heavy metals in many of our favorite brands. The worst part? These heavy metals - cadmium and lead - are linked to serious health problems including cancer in both children and adults. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: action steps for smarter and safer chocolate purchasing.

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