Theobromine

Theobromine

A mild stimulant found in tea and cocoa. It is a chemical cousin of caffeine.

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theobromine

Health care; Nutrition

Theobromine is an alkaloid compound with a molecular structure similar to caffeine. Theobromine has a mild stimulating effect on humans, and is found in certain foods, such as ...

theobromine

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A mild stimulant found in tea and cocoa. It is a chemical cousin of caffeine.

theobromine

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C 7 H 8 N 4 O 2 A toxic alkaloid found in cocoa, chocolate products, tea, and cola nuts; closely related to caffeine.

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