Expertly Crafted? Not Lindt, But We Are!
When you reach for a bar (or the iconic ball) of Lindt chocolate, you expect premium quality. It is a perception that Lindt have carefully crafted through years of branding and marketing.
However, the recent headlines have shown that even the biggest brands don’t always deliver!
The news about Lindt’s lawsuit revealed that even trusted names can fall short of quality and goodness.
The lawsuit alleges Lindt has “deceptively marketed their dark chocolate bars as 'expertly crafted with the finest ingredients.’”
Filed in early 2023, the lawsuit followed a 2022 Consumer Reports investigation that tested 28 dark chocolate bars for heavy metals.
Lindt’s Excellence 70% Dark bar contained cadmium at 116% above California’s maximum allowable dose level, and its Excellence 85% Dark bar had lead levels at 166% above the limit.
At Ritual Cacao, quality has always been non-negotiable.
We never compromise, even though sourcing such high quality cacao is becoming increasingly challenging (more on this in another blog).
Both our Ecuadorian and Peruvian cacao not only meet, but also exceed, EU safety benchmarks. Our commitment to ethical sourcing, only using heirloom beans, and paying a fair price strengthens local economies, so our farmers can continue their traditional farming and way of life, without compromising.
How Does Ritual Cacao Compare?
We tested our latest batches of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cacao, and the results are detailed in the table show a clear comparison against EU regulations.
Based on the latest test results, both our Ecuadorian and Peruvian cacao show impressively low levels of heavy metals, far below EU limits.
Our founder Rebekah works closely with our indigenous farmers, ensuring they only follow organic and natural (no pesticides or herbicides) practices, with absolutely no GMO in our cacao.
This relationship, built on trust and sustainability, is why we call our cacao ceremonial-grade, and its quality stands apart from most other companies in the industry.
When you choose Ritual Cacao, you are choosing a company that values transparency, honesty, and has a positive local impact.
You also know that every cup of Ritual Cacao is expertly crafted (yes really), 100% pure, and ethically sourced…
That’s why we call this superfood The Wellbeing Remedy!