Lead and cadmium in dark chocolate and similar cocoa products pose severe health risks like cancer and developmental issues, notably in children. Soil variations and fertilizers contribute to the metal concentrations.
Organic dark chocolate, despite fewer contaminants in its cultivation, can still have high levels of toxic lead and cadmium. The study focused on pure dark chocolate with high cacao content, omitting chocolates with additional ingredients.
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