Hi Do you test your chocolate for lead and cadmium? Specifically, what are the values in your 100% Madagascar chocolate? Greetings, Juerg
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Hello zimmermannjuerg, we are still waiting to hear from the supplier. Don't think we've forgotten about you :-). We'll let you know as soon as we know more. Best regards, Mia
Hello zimmermannjuerg, the answer has now arrived: Cadmium and lead are analyzed in the raw materials (cocoa beans). This ensures that the end products meet the legal requirements and can be consumed without hesitation. The end product itself is not analyzed again, so no specific values can be given. Best regards, Mia
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Hello zimmermannjuerg, the answer has now arrived: Cadmium and lead are analyzed in the raw materials (cocoa beans). This ensures that the end products meet the legal requirements and can be consumed without hesitation. The end product itself is not analyzed again, so no specific values can be given. Best regards, Mia
The answer is clear. I won't be buying any more.
M-Infoline
Hello zimmermannjuerg, the answer has now arrived: Cadmium and lead are analyzed in the raw materials (cocoa beans). This ensures that the end products meet the legal requirements and can be consumed without hesitation. The end product itself is not analyzed again, so no specific values can be given. Best regards, Mia
To understand - are the raw materials analyzed? What levels of cadmium and lead are found in Frey chocolate bars?
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To understand - are the raw materials analyzed? What levels of cadmium and lead are found in Frey chocolate bars?
Hello pigipedia, cocoa absorbs a certain amount of heavy metals such as cadmium or lead through the soil. This varies depending on the soil conditions and origin. A certain amount of cadmium and lead is therefore naturally present in cocoa. According to Swiss and European legislation, the following maximum levels of cadmium are permitted in chocolate: chocolate (milk chocolate) with < 30 % total cocoa solids 0.1 mg/kg, chocolate with ≥ 30 % and < 50 % total cocoa solids 0.3 mg/kg, chocolate with ≥ 50 % and < 70 % total cocoa solids 0.8 mg/kg and chocolate with ≥ 70 % total cocoa solids 0.9 mg/kg. These requirements are met by the chocolate products manufactured at Delica. Kind regards, Mia
M-Infoline
Hello pigipedia, cocoa absorbs a certain amount of heavy metals such as cadmium or lead through the soil. This varies depending on the soil conditions and origin. A certain amount of cadmium and lead is therefore naturally present in cocoa. According to Swiss and European legislation, the following maximum levels of cadmium are permitted in chocolate: chocolate (milk chocolate) with < 30 % total cocoa solids 0.1 mg/kg, chocolate with ≥ 30 % and < 50 % total cocoa solids 0.3 mg/kg, chocolate with ≥ 50 % and < 70 % total cocoa solids 0.8 mg/kg and chocolate with ≥ 70 % total cocoa solids 0.9 mg/kg. These requirements are met by the chocolate products manufactured at Delica. Kind regards, Mia
Thank you for your answer regarding cadmium content. Are the lead levels in chocolate products controlled? Unlike cadmium, lead is "naturally absorbed by the soil", isn't it? Thank you very much!
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Thank you for your answer regarding cadmium content. Are the lead levels in chocolate products controlled? Unlike cadmium, lead is "naturally absorbed by the soil", isn't it? Thank you very much!
Hello pigipedia, thank you for asking. Both are absorbed by the soil to a certain extent. Both values are checked in the raw materials. There are also legally regulated maximum values for lead. These specifications are also observed for the chocolate products manufactured at Delica. Best regards, Mia
M-Infoline
Hello pigipedia, thank you for asking. Both are absorbed by the soil to a certain extent. Both values are checked in the raw materials. There are also legally regulated maximum values for lead. These specifications are also observed for the chocolate products manufactured at Delica. Best regards, Mia
Hi Mia, thank you very much for your reply. Just one last piece of information. You mention "There are also legally regulated maximum levels for lead. These requirements are also met by the chocolate products manufactured at Delica." Where can you find the legally regulated maximum values? Thank you very much!
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Hi Mia, thank you very much for your reply. Just one last piece of information. You mention "There are also legally regulated maximum levels for lead. These requirements are also met by the chocolate products manufactured at Delica." Where can you find the legally regulated maximum values? Thank you very much!
Hello pigipedia, thank you for your thoughtful query. The legal maximum levels are defined in the Contaminants Ordinance. There are no specific limits for lead in chocolate. We therefore use the limit values for the category "edible fats and oils" as a guide. The limit value is 0.1 mg/kg. Best regards, Chloe