An investigation byConsumer Reportsthis past December found high levels oflead and cadmium in 23 popular dark chocolate bars.
The researchers measured the amounts of metals in three samples of each product and averaged the results.
A two-pack of 3.5-ounce bars costs $16.99 at Walmart.
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In fact, it showed the lowest lead levels of any product in the entire study.
A 4.4-ounce bar costs $4.59 on Lindt’s website.
Ghirardelli also tested well below CR’s limits for cadmium, too.
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In fact, the company devotes an entire page of its website tothe heavy metal issue.
“Usuallybut not alwaystrace amounts of lead and cadmium are present in the results.
We monitor these levels carefully to ensure that they are within a normal to low range for cacao.”
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An eight-ounce package of the brand’s best-selling cacao powder costs $9.99 on the company’s website.
you’re able to get a case of four 32-ounce bags directly from the manufacturer for $56.95.
The boxed mix is available from many national retailers, including Amazon and Walmart.
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The tests found the highest lead levels inBob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix.
Meanwhile, Walmart’s house brand, Great Value, had the best results.
The brand’sDevil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mixhad the lowest levels of both metals within the category.
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The product is affordably priced, as well.
A 15.25-ounce box regularly costs less than a dollar.
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