Dubai-Style Chocolates Found Lacking in Quality and Safety, New Report Reveals

Stiftung Warentest's analysis highlights harmful substances, poor labeling, and unmet quality standards in popular social media-driven confections.

Two of six tested Dubai-style chocolates contained harmful substances, including carcinogenic compounds and mold toxins, though not at levels posing immediate health risks.
Four products failed to meet labeling requirements, with missing allergen warnings and incomplete ingredient lists making them unfit for sale.
The chocolates were found to offer no exceptional taste or quality, undermining their premium price tags and social media-driven hype.
High levels of sugar, vegetable oils, and artificial additives were common, with pistachio content often below 20%, contrary to consumer expectations.
Only two products, including one from Lindt, met all regulatory and ingredient standards, while previous investigations corroborated similar issues with mold toxins in imports.