> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TheChocolateLife on Clubhouse – Week 19 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-on-clubhouse-week-19/ - Published: 2021-07-25T15:30:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-08-14T13:05:28.000Z - Description: Featured Topics for the Week of July 26~30. Episodes 19.01~19.05 (89-93). - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: TCL Originals, Clubhouse Plan to start your day listening in and participating: **Live From Brooklyn, NY* and streaming globally* ... it’s The Daily Open Chocolate Chat on Clubhouse! News, views, and wide-open conversations about topics in cocoa, chocolate, and more Weekdays starting at 10am EDT. [The Chocolate LifeThe Chocolate Life is THE club on Clubouse that covers the important topics in cocoa and chocolate – topics you won’t hear discussed anywhere else. Our promise? No 💩. 💬💬 Join the Daily Open #Chocolate Chat weekdays at 10am EDT to be a part of the conversation. ⚡️⚡️ Want to connect with Clay di…![](https://www.clubhouse.com/static/apple-touch-icon.880349ac9574.png)Clubhouse![](https://www.clubhouse.com/static/img/full_tn_new.d488e720c49a.png)](https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-chocolate-life?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click the link to Join The Chocolate Life on Clubhouse! To make the most of your **TheChocolateLife on Clubhouse** experience don’t forget to: 1. **Become a member of TheChocolateLife.com**. There is a free member tier, but paid membership options are available and your support is greatly appreciated. 2. Follow me – @discoverchoc – on Clubhouse. 3. Follow me – @discoverchoc – on Instagram. 4. *Spread the word by* adding a quote or thought you had about a room as a comment to that day’s IG post and/or here on TheChocolateLife (you *do* have to be a member to comment). --- ## **Monday – *The Flavors of Venezuela*** with co-host Christian Tyler and Special Guest Claudia Franceschi. [Cacao Franceschi Catalog/Flavor Guide (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jhlAcjrw-EsyRqQEG4H0fb3lTSZ5daA/view?usp=sharing&ref=thechocolatelife.com) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/BonnatCoverLetterP1_640x.jpg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/BonnatCoverLetterP2_640x.jpg) A letter from a Dr Cardenas to the Bonnat family in 1933 regarding the sale of beans – Criollos – from Venezuela. Courtesy the Bonnat family. ![A 1935 invoice to Bonnat for beans from Venezuela.](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/BonnatFacture_1440x.jpg) A 1935 invoice/receipt to Bonnat for beans from Chuao (35Fr/50kg) and San Rafael (28Fr/50kg). Courtesy the Bonnat family. (Click to enlarge.) > It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our founder and president, Sara Jayne Stanes OBE on Saturday morning (24 July 2021).[https://t.co/TbdetjhzgD](https://t.co/TbdetjhzgD?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [pic.twitter.com/RsB1EHRmbk](https://t.co/RsB1EHRmbk?ref=thechocolatelife.com) > > — Academy of Chocolate (@AcadofChocolate) [July 26, 2021](https://twitter.com/AcadofChocolate/status/1419652965128880130?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ## **Tuesday – *Cadmium in Chocolate*** *with special guests Keith Ayoob and Heather Terry* [Cadmium in ChocolateExposure doesn’t equal toxicity! Humans have been exposed to cadmium since time began.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/favicon.png)The Chocolate LifeKeith Ayoob![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/rodrigo-flores-opno2uWx0iE-unsplashFeaturedImage1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/cadmium-in-chocolate/) [CadmiumCadmium![](https://ec.europa.eu/food/profiles/contrib/ewcms/themes/ewcms_theme/favicon.ico)Food Safety![](https://ec.europa.eu/food/profiles/contrib/ewcms/modules/ewcms_seo/assets/images/ec-socialmedia-fallback.png)](https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/chemical-safety/contaminants/catalogue/cadmium%5Fen?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [EU Commission, Cadmium in Chocolate (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/food/system/files/2019-03/cs%5Fcontaminants%5Fcatalogue%5Fcadmium%5Fchocolate%5Fen.pdf?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [The Impacts of New EU Cadmium Regulations on the Cocoa Supply Chain | World Cocoa FoundationIn January 2019, a new European Union (EU) regulation on cadmium in chocolate will go into effect, with a potential for impacting the entire cocoa supply chain. According to some experts…![](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/android-icon-192x192.png)World Cocoa FoundationPriscilla Sogah![](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20170819_115001.jpg)](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/blog/the-impacts-of-new-eu-cadmium-regulations-on-the-cocoa-supply-chain/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Heavy Metals Regulations in the European Union: An OverviewHeavy metal regulations in the EU, covering toys, cosmetics, textiles, food contact materials, electronics, batteries, and more![](https://www.compliancegate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cg-favicon.ico)Compliance GateChuiyan Mo![](https://www.compliancegate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/heavy-metal-regulations-european-union.jpg)](https://www.compliancegate.com/heavy-metal-regulations-european-union/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Toxic Chocolate — As You SowIf you have a sweet tooth, you may have read studies talking about the health benefits associated with eating moderate amounts of chocolate. But our research has found a potential health risk in popular chocolate products that’s been flying under the radar – many chocolates contain toxic metals like![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a706d4f5e2319b70240ef9/1513101643496-G8FS0QWFOIBWSQ2M7BO6/favicon.ico)As You SowBlog![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a706d4f5e2319b70240ef9/t/5f5a4b5e5fb73471b8824605/1599753056628/image001.jpg?format=1500w)](https://www.asyousow.org/environmental-health/toxic-enforcement/toxic-chocolate?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Product Safety Standards & Regulations in California: An OverviewProduct safety standards and regulations in California, introducing product scope, standards and requirements, labeling, lab testing and more![](https://www.compliancegate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cg-favicon.ico)Compliance GateChuiyan Mo![](https://www.compliancegate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/product-safety-standards-regulations-california.jpg)](https://www.compliancegate.com/california-product-safety-regulations/?ref=thechocolatelife.com#:~:text=California%20RoHS%20Law%20prohibits%20the%20sale%20of%20the,0.1%25%20by%20weight%20Cadmium%20%3C%200.01%25%20by%20weight) [California Proposition 65: What will Change for US Chocolate Lovers and Cocoa Farmers in Latin America? | World Cocoa FoundationCalifornia’s Proposition 65 is a long-standing law that has important effects on small cocoa producers in Latin America and chocolate choices available in U.S. stores. The law has not received as much…![](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/android-icon-192x192.png)World Cocoa Foundation![](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CasaLuker-Photo-Granja-Mar-2017-133-scaled.jpg)](https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/blog/california-proposition-65-what-will-change-for-us-chocolate-lovers-and-cocoa-farmers-in-latin-america/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5207\. Cadmium.![](https://www.dir.ca.gov/Images/arrow_marble_left.gif)](https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5207.html?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (link)](https://oehha.ca.gov/chemicals/cadmium?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Cadmium Toxicity | Winchester HospitalCadmium toxicity occurs when a person breathes in high levels of cadmium from the air, or eats food or drinks water containing high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is a naturally occurring metal. It is usually present in the environment as a mineral combined with other elements like oxygen, chlorine, or …Winchester Hospital![](http://imagesrvr.epnet.com/embimages/perc/percr/lung_infection.jpg)](https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=120796&ref=thechocolatelife.com) h/t DGH [Chocolate contains cadmium that can increase cancer riskChildren and adults all over the world love chocolate, either enjoying it by eating chocolate bars or sipping warm cocoa drinks.![](https://www.hull.ac.uk/site-elements/img/favicon/favicon-194x194.png?v=XBJ4bz98X3)Uni of Hull![](https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/research/site-elements/images/case-studies/cancer-research-hero.xfc7a6bc0.png?q=85)](https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more/media-centre/news/2020/chocolate-contains-cadmium-that-can-increase-cancer-risk?ref=thechocolatelife.com) h/t DGH [MOCCA Newsletter on Cadmium](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g%5F6PVsP5L7ZmScGLvwxWrOaYJQrxpel9/view?usp=sharing&ref=thechocolatelife.com) (.PDF – h/t DGH) --- ## **Wednesday –** **Slavery on Trial** *A look at the meaning and implication of the SCOTUS decision, the pending case in the DC Circuit Court, and the CBP suit with special guests Terry Collingsworth (International Rights Advocates) and Ayn Riggs (SlaveFreeChocolate\_Org).* [Episode 19.03 — Slavery\_on\_Trial.m4a![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/1x/drive_2020q4_32dp.png)Google Docs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jI1c0oMBhW7Yw1SsM29XfTGwHVFmlR8B/view?usp=sharing&ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click to listen to this episode. [Slavery on TrialA room on Clubhouse has been scheduled for July 28th with Special Guests Terry Collingsworth of International Rights Advocates and Ayn Riggs of SlaveFreeChocolate\_org.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/favicon.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/rod-long-f6PNAO4Kn18-unsplashFeaturedImage1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/slavery-on-trial/) There are plenty of background resources linked to in this post – good preparatory reading before the room. --- ## **Thursday – *Intentional Chocolate* y mas** *with Special Guests Dr Christopher, Stacey Burgess, and Lyn Bishop.* Arguably (unfortunately?), what leaves many people skeptical about “intentional” chocolate is videos like these. [Intentional Chocolate | Busted HaloMany of us grew up being nursed to health with grandma’s chicken noodle soup. But ever wonder why it’s not quite the same when we…![](https://bustedhalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-Busted-Halo-Twitter-Icon-360x360.jpg)Busted HaloTrish Muyco-Tobin![](https://bustedhalo.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/chocolates-267x400.jpg)](https://bustedhalo.com/features/intentional-chocolate?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Walsh was a founder of Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate, a concern that was busted for, to put it tactfully, deceiving investors about the nature and extent of their operations. [What Is Ceremonial Cacao & What Makes It “Ceremonial”?Explore the benefits behind the rising practice of cacao ceremonies![](https://miro.medium.com/fit/c/152/152/1*sHhtYhaCe2Uc3IU0IgKwIQ.png)Cacao CeremoniesEduardo Antonio Morales![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1200/1*Mabckd2JA3sQHvQMq6WgWw.png)](https://medium.com/cacao-ceremonies/what-is-ceremonial-cacao-what-makes-it-ceremonial-9ba9334bc77f?ref=thechocolatelife.com) h/t DGH [What’s the Difference Between Ceremonial Cacao and Regular Cacao Powder?Sourcing ethical cacao for ceremony and wellness.![](https://miro.medium.com/fit/c/152/152/1*sHhtYhaCe2Uc3IU0IgKwIQ.png)Cacao CeremoniesRomany Rose Pope![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1200/1*w1-RSYyp9EPLyk3V2bLgMQ.jpeg)](https://medium.com/cacao-ceremonies/whats-the-difference-between-ceremonial-cacao-regular-cacao-powder-56937616119e?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This distinction between “cocoa” and “cacao” is one of my personal pet peeves. Who has a better one? Leave your ideas in the comments. [An Ethiopian coffee ceremony is not just about drinking coffee, but a ritual of daily life… — UK Coffee WeekFind out about an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and how it’s not just about drinking coffee, but a ritual of daily life…![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54043172e4b02d186667ae79/1615546278720-FOE8C3CYP8QW27NJI4FH/favicon.ico?format=100w)UK Coffee WeekEmily Taiano![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54043172e4b02d186667ae79/540582e4e4b0c1de72669a87/5dd525a4f85d225a61689620/1581000739169/VFET123_035.jpg?format=1500w)](https://www.ukcoffeeweek.com/news/ethiopian-coffee-ceremony?ref=thechocolatelife.com) h/t DGH --- ## **Friday – *Maker Spotlight*** *with Special Guest *Damion Badalamenti*, startup chocolate maker and confectioner at Cacao Prieto and KahKow, both in Brooklyn, NY.* [B A I X A S | Tienda online Pastelería BaixasBaixas Barcelona. Pasteleria, chocolateria y servicio de catering. Desde 1958 tradición y vanguardismo en la elaboración de pasteleria, chocolateria , bomboneria artesanal.![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d87bb_08b46ee489a14a148e8ce4904429664f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_32%2Ch_32%2Clg_1%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01/1d87bb_08b46ee489a14a148e8ce4904429664f~mv2.png)Baixas![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d87bb_a4951f22234844c790550fabda26066d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_181,h_89,al_c,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3/Baixas%20Barcelona%20Logo.png)](https://baixas.es/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Cacao Prieto100% Organic | Kosher Pareve Certified Beans to Bar Chocolate & Liquor hand crafted and distilled in Red Hook, Brooklyn All Cacao sourced from the Dominican Republic![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53037700e4b01cb1fb32a282/1490141032323-Y558BQSPVLJHJL2ZXELO/favicon.ico?format=100w)Cacao Prieto![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53037700e4b01cb1fb32a282/t/58d1af9c46c3c49a2337ff8b/1490136989627/logo+CACAO+PRIETO-02.jpg?format=1500w)](https://www.cacaoprieto.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Kahkow USAKahkow USA![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0469/7224/0025/files/Logo_Kah_Kow_con_slogan_english_medium_32x32.jpg?v=1598559588)Kahkow USA![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0469/7224/0025/files/Logo_Kah_Kow_con_slogan_english_medium.jpg?v=1598559588)](https://kahkow.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Parré ChocolatWe are makers of pure dark chocolate.Authentic, natural, distinctive.We value ethical and transparent trading in every step from the cocoa farm to you.Parré Chocolat![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0067/6269/2726/files/Parre_Chocolat_Logo.png?height=628&pad_color=fff&v=1546894099&width=1200)](https://parrechocolat.com/password?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Temporarily Closed [Oriol Balaguer ShopOriol Balaguer![](http://www.oriolbalaguershop.com/img/favicon.ico?1588261064)![](http://www.oriolbalaguershop.com/img/myshop-logo-1475429095.jpg)](http://www.oriolbalaguershop.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Closed for August [Home - Enric Rovira | Xocolates de BarcelonaChocolates born in Barcelona We make chocolate tablets, chocolates, bombolas, turrones, Easter monas and exclusive and innovative products. And tailor made products for small celebrations or large events, small or large format. Chocolates of high quality, design and character from Barcelona since 19…![](https://www.enricrovira.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fav.png)Enric Rovira | Xocolates de Barcelona![](https://www.enricrovira.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ANYS-web-01.jpg)](https://www.enricrovira.com/en/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ## **Shared Resource** Archive [TheChocolateLife on Clubhouse Resources - Google Drive![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/1x/drive_2020q4_32dp.png)Google Drive](https://bit.ly/TCL-CHResources?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Weeks 1-16 Archive. New weekly folders will *only* be created when documents (PDF, DOCx, XLSx, etc) have been uploaded that can’t be directly linked to. --- ## **Help The TCL/CH Community Grow!** - Please share and or all of the following images in your social media feeds! ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/InstagramUpdateImage_FlavorsVenezuela1024x.jpg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/InstagramUpdateImage_Cadmium1024x.jpg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/InstagramUpdateImage_SlaveryOnTrial1024x.jpg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/InstagramUpdateImage_Intentional1024x.jpg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/07/InstagramUpdateImage_MakerSpotlight1024x.jpg) Images for sharing on social media. Original Image Credits:: **Monday**: Bucare2011, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0?ref=thechocolatelife.com), via Wikimedia Commons **Tuesday**: [Luísa Schetinger](https://unsplash.com/@luschetinger?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/collections/40380370/the-chocolate-life-on-clubhouse?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) **Wednesday**: [Rod Long](https://unsplash.com/@rodlong?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/collections/40380370/the-chocolate-life-on-clubhouse?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) **Thursday**: [Dave Hoefler](https://unsplash.com/@davehoefler?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/collections/40380370/the-chocolate-life-on-clubhouse?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) **Friday**: [Bruno Emmanuelle](https://unsplash.com/@brunocervera?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/spotlight?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) --- > **Continue the discussion** on any of the topics for this week’s rooms in the comments. Add your opinion or ask a question!