DETERMINATION OF TOXIC METALS (Ni, Pb, Cr & Cd) IN SELECTED BRANDS OF CHOCOLATES AND CANDIES MARKETED IN BAHIR DAR CITY, ETHIOPIA

Chocolates and candies are among sweet food items consumed primarily by children. In the present study, four toxic metals; cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and lead (Pb) were determined in different brands of chocolate and candy samples available in local markets of Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. Three chocolate and three candy brands were randomly selected.