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theobromine [‚thē·ə′brō‚mēn] (organic chemistry) C7H8N4O2A toxic alkaloid found in cocoa, chocolate products, tea, and cola nuts; closely related to caffeine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And, in case you do not know already, Straw warns pet care givers, who share their homes and their lives with their pets and perhaps even a tidbit or two from their own plates occasionally, about the dangers of chocolate, which contains theobromine and caffeine, ingredients that are toxic to animals. A chemical analysis of chocolate published in The Biochemist in April/May 1993 turned up theobromine but no caffeine. Trace amounts of caffeine combine with theobromine and phenylethylamine, both of which are stimulants. |
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