Thank you @greatghee for this important question.

Yes, absolutely — all of our cacao will be tested for heavy metals like cadmium and lead using certified lab analysis before it reaches customers. Our cacao comes from Santander and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta here in Colombia — both non-volcanic regions, meaning the soils generally have lower natural cadmium levels than areas like Peru or Ecuador. Still, we take this seriously and are committed to full transparency. Test results will be shared so you know exactly what you’re getting: clean, ethical, premium cacao — from the Heart of the World!