Cocoa from Estrela da Kidixi Farm receives international laboratory validation

The tests were conducted by Chennai Mettex Lab Private Limited, a laboratory based in Chennai, India, accredited to the international ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard through the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

The laboratory analysis presented results confirming a high standard of safety and quality in the sample analysed, with various assessed contaminants and residues not detected, including heavy metals, pesticide residues and certain mycotoxins relevant to the food industry.

For Estrela da Kidixi Farm, this independent assessment represents more than a laboratory result: it is an important element of credibility, trust and commercial positioning for developing relationships with buyers, chocolate manufacturers, investors and strategic partners.

Analysis by an independent, accredited laboratory enables the Farm to transform its product's quality attributes into documented technical information, creating a stronger foundation for future commercial and partnership opportunities in international markets.

This step forms part of Estrela da Kidixi's broader strategy, focused not only on agricultural production but also on building a value chain based on consistent quality, traceability, food safety and the capacity to meet the requirements of more demanding markets.

The results also help reinforce the perception of Estrela da Kidixi's potential as a competitive cocoa producer, combining favourable natural conditions, agricultural investment, good production practices and laboratory control.

Estrela da Kidixi Farm intends to continue raising its production and quality standards, creating the conditions for the cocoa produced at the Farm to reach new markets and become part of higher-value international chains.