Paul & Mike 72% Dark Chocolate (Original, Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt)
Paul & Mike 72% Dark Chocolate | Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt is a vegan-friendly, handcrafted indulgence made with single origin cocoa beans. Free from artificial colours, flavours, heavy metals, and toxins — just bold, honest ingredients and rich, natural taste in every bite.
Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt
Artificial Colors/Flavors
Excess Heavy Metals
Excess Toxins
Label Accuracy Verified
By : Paul and Mike
Test Results
For Healthy Ingredients
Result
The energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, and sodium values match the label claims.
Conclusion
All key nutrient values match the label claims, offering transparency one can trust and making it a reliable choice for everyday immunity and wellness.
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Purpose: Evaluates key parameters such as Energy, Protein, Carbohydrates, Total Sugars, Added Sugars, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium.
Importance: These parameters provide a comprehensive view of a product’s nutritional quality, helping consumers make informed choices about their diet. For example, high saturated fats or trans fats can increase heart disease risk, while added sugars can contribute to obesity and diabetes.
Differentiation with Unverified Products: Verified products provide accurate, scientifically measured nutritional data, unlike unverified ones that might mislead consumers with incorrect labeling or missing details."
Result
Heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, were not found in excess.
Conclusion
The product meets food and supplement safety regulations, confirming purity and safety.
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Purpose: Detects toxic metals like Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, and Tin, including Methyl Mercury. These can contaminate food through environmental pollution or improper processing.
Importance: Heavy metals, even in small amounts, can bioaccumulate and cause severe health issues such as kidney damage, developmental disorders, and cancer.
Differentiation with Unverified Products: Verified products ensure these parameters are within permissible limits, unlike unverified ones that might exceed safe levels due to poor quality control.
Result
Extensive testing detected no aflatoxins, including aflatoxin B1, ensuring product safety.
Conclusion
The absence of aflatoxins, harmful toxins produced by certain fungi that can grow on food crops under improper conditions, confirms that the product meets strict quality and safety standards for safe consumption.
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Purpose: Identifies the presence of Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), toxic byproducts of mold that can develop in improperly stored grains, nuts, and spices.
Importance: Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens and can cause liver damage with prolonged exposure. Testing ensures the food meets global safety standards.
Differentiation with Unverified Products: Verified products are tested to eliminate harmful levels of aflatoxins, while unverified ones may lack proper storage or quality checks, increasing consumer health risks."
Result
The product is free from excess Naturally Occurring Toxic Substances (NOTS), ensuring safety.
Conclusion
Compliance with regulatory limits reflects the product’s purity and high quality standards.
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Purpose: Identifies toxins naturally produced by plants, fungi, or microbes, such as Agaric Acid, Hydrocyanic Acid, Hypericine, and Saffrole. These can develop in specific conditions or are inherent in certain food products.
Importance: Naturally occurring toxins can pose severe health risks, including acute poisoning, neurological damage, and long-term effects like cancer. For example, Hydrocyanic Acid in improperly processed cassava can cause cyanide poisoning, while mycotoxins from fungi can be highly carcinogenic.
Differentiation with Unverified Products: Verified products are tested for these toxins to ensure levels are within permissible safety limits, while unverified products might unknowingly expose consumers to dangerous amounts due to inadequate processing or quality control.
Summary
To receive the Pink Tiger Verification Stamp, Paul & Mike 72% Dark Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt Chocolate has been tested by an independent third-party laboratory, with randomized sample selection conducted without brand involvement.
Key Findings Include :
- Nutritional Accuracy: Verified that the content of aligns with declared label claims.
- Heavy Metal Screening: Confirmed within limits of lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Aflatoxin Testing: Verified that aflatoxins, including aflatoxin B1, are within safe and permissible limits—ensuring product purity and safety.
- NOTS Testing: Confirmed to contain no unsafe levels of Naturally Occurring Toxic Substances (NOTS), ensuring safety and adherence to quality standards.
Consumers choosing Paul & Mike 72% Dark Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt Chocolate can trust its verified safety, authenticity, and compliance with regulatory standards. Category tests were done on 72% Dark Roasted Almonds & Himalayan Pink Salt Chocolate which can be extended to rest of cocoa concentrations and flavours. To ensure safety, we specifically tested the variants for heavy metals to check for any residues from the flavoring and increased concentration of cocoa.
Disclaimer:
This verification is based on randomized sample testing. Variations between batches may occur due to factors such as raw material sourcing, seasonal influences, and standard production variations.
To ensure ongoing compliance, randomized testing is conducted at regular intervals.
The scope of this verification process is limited to assessing safety, purity, and label accuracy. Claims related to clinical efficacy are not included in this scope.
Consumers are encouraged to check the latest verification status and detailed lab reports on the official website before purchasing the product.
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