The new EU regulation on cadmium (Cd) in cacao-derived products affects the cacao market
worldwide. Here, we reviewed the journey of Cd from soil to chocolate bar and collated …

Cadmium is a heavy metal of natural origin, which does not have a known function in
humans. It accumulates in the body and mainly affects the kidneys, but it can also cause …

Peru is one of the leading exporters of organic cacao beans in the world. However, the
accumulation of heavy metals in cacao beans represents a problem for cocoa bean export …

Abstract Cacao from South America is especially used to produce premium quality
chocolate. Although the European Food Safety Authority has not established a limit for …

Cocoa powder and chocolate products are known to sometimes contain cadmium (Cd) and
lead (Pb) from environmental origins. A convenience sample of cocoa powder, dark …

El cadmio es un metal pesado que se acumula en el cuerpo y afecta nuestra salud. Para
controlar la cantidad que consumimos, la UE ha establecido los niveles máximos permitidos …

Background For developing countries such as Ethiopia, coffee is a commodity of great
economic, social, and environmental importance. No detailed investigations have been …

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in cocoa crops is currently a serious problem for farmers and
producers in various regions of South America. Because its exports of cocoa and derivatives …

Actualmente existe un grave problema en los cultivos de cacao de las diversas regiones del
Perú debido a la presencia de metales pesados en dichos cultivos. Las altas …

In recent times, public concerns over the potential accumulation of heavy metals in
agricultural soils and crops due to the excessive use of agrochemicals are increasing. This …