Dubai Chocolate Faces Safety Concerns Following Alarming Lab Results

Initial tests reveal contamination and mislabeling in imported Dubai chocolate, prompting nationwide investigations in Germany.

Baden-Württemberg's food safety agency found all eight tested samples of imported Dubai chocolate contained contaminants, undeclared allergens, and misrepresented ingredients.
Five samples from the UAE included palm oil instead of cocoa butter, violating EU chocolate standards, while Turkish samples contained undeclared sesame, posing risks for allergy sufferers.
One sample showed excessive levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters, a substance considered potentially carcinogenic, and another contained harmful mold toxins like aflatoxins.
Germany has launched broader investigations into Dubai chocolate, with states like North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Rheinland-Pfalz conducting further tests on imported and locally produced products.
The trend-setting Dubai chocolate, popularized on social media, is under scrutiny for quality and safety, with experts urging caution for consumers until more results are available.