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I like to buy from local independent chocolatiers and now I'll have to think twice about that. I can call them and ask them if they test their chocolate sources
by flanbiscuit 3y ago
I like to buy from local independent chocolatiers and now I'll have to think twice about that. I can call them and ask them if they test their chocolate sources for heavy metal but somehow I doubt many are doing that.
- chris_va 3y ago(from experience) Most local chocolatiers (e.g. truffle makers, etc) use bulk chocolate already produced from companies like Valrhona, so it may have the same issues. Most local chocolate makers use distributors to source their cacao beans, and those distributors test the batches. The regions with high Cd/Pb levels tend to be regions that those distributors avoid. You should always ask, though.
- hgomersall 3y agoI wrote to our favoured UK brand (Willie's Cacao) and got a strong statement about their testing regime and the reliably good results. I guess I have to trust what they say but it's good to have some reassurance.