A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA

IntroductionContamination of cocoa containing products, such as dark chocolate, with heavy metals including lead, cadmium and arsenic has been reported in the US. However, a formal exploration into the significance of this contamination, nor multi-year trends in the degree or scope remain unresolved...

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Main Authors: Jacob M. Hands, Mark L. Anderson, Tod Cooperman, Jared E. Balsky, Leigh A. Frame
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1366231/full