Tested for Heavy Metals & Food Safety
Customers often ask if Vive Chocolate's cacao products contain lead or cadmium. We send samples to an independent, accredited laboratory and share the results openly.
Latest results
| Product | Lead (Pb) | Cadmium (Cd) | Arsenic (As) | Mercury (Hg) | Salmonella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Cacao Nibs | Not detected
(<0.02 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Absent in 25g |
| 75% Dark Chocolate with Cacao Nibs | Not detected
(<0.02 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Absent in 25g |
| Mess Bites Dark Chocolate Cacao Beans | Not detected
(<0.02 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Absent in 25g |
| Cacao Husk Tea | Not detected
(<0.02 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Not detected
(<0.05 mg/kg) |
Absent in 25g |
Antimony was also tested and not detected (<0.05 mg/kg). For all products, E. coli, coliform, yeast and mould, and Staphylococcus aureus were not detected (below 10 cfu/g). Cacao Husk Tea also showed a low general bacterial count, which is normal for dried tea. Tested by MY CO2 (KL) Sdn. Bhd., a SAMM-accredited laboratory. Samples received 24 Aug 2026, certificates issued 2 Sep 2026. Results apply to the samples tested.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vive Chocolate cacao nibs contain lead or cadmium?
In our latest independent laboratory tests, lead and cadmium were not detected. This means the amount was below the lab's detection limit (lead below 0.02 mg/kg, cadmium below 0.05 mg/kg).
Where can I see the full lab report?
Our original lab reports are kept on file and are not shared publicly. If you are a trade buyer and need to verify these results, please contact us.
How do I know the results are real?
Every report is issued by the accredited laboratory in the name of Grusonn Wellness Sdn. Bhd., with a unique lab reference number and a verification QR code.
How often do you test?
We test our products regularly and update this page when new results are issued.
Results are issued to Grusonn Wellness Sdn. Bhd. for Vive Chocolate. Copying, reusing or presenting these results for any other brand or product is not permitted.
重金属与食品安全检测结果
Vive Chocolate 将产品样本送往独立的认可实验室检测。2026年9月的最新结果显示，原味可可粒、75%黑巧克力配可可粒、脏脏豆 可可豆和原味可可壳茶中，铅、镉、砷、汞和锑均未检出。结果仅适用于所检测的样品。