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Lindt

Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar

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Mass Market70% CocoaBudget-Friendly

Lindt Excellence is a reliable entry-level dark chocolate that meets the 70% cocoa threshold for health benefits and uses real cocoa butter rather than cheap vegetable fats. However, it lacks the transparency of craft brands regarding heavy metal testing (Lead/Cadmium) and likely uses alkalization (Dutch processing), which significantly reduces the bioactive flavanol content compared to natural cocoa.

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https://www.lindtusa.com/excellence-70-cocoa-dark-chocolate-bar-392824https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a1115561825/

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