It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without somebody writing an article about the chemistry of chocolate. That person might as well be me. So without further ado, let’s discuss theobromine, a molecule that ...

“Chocolate Toothpaste? Extract of Tasty Treat Could Fight Tooth Decay.” That’s how Tulane University’s news office provocatively titled a press release it issued last week. Sound sweet? Unfortunately, ...

Researchers have discovered that an ingredient present in chocolate could help stop persistent coughs. According to research published online in FASEB Journal the team have discovered that theobromine ...

A new Salt Lake City theater experience takes the audience inside a chocolate factory, where they meet the chocolatier, learn his passion and eat samples of his work. While “Thank you Theobromine” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . New data suggest a link between consumption of theobromine, a primary ingredient in chocolate, and an increased ...

Chocolate lovers rejoice — the sweet treat is good for your health in more ways than one. A chemical found in chocolate called theobromine has many benefits for the body and the brain, according to a ...

Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that is extremely toxic for dogs. There is an uptick in chocolate poisoning incidents around holidays that involve sweets, like Easter and Halloween.

‘Tis the season for chocolate lovers to go nuts. Americans collectively shelled out nearly $7 billion for holiday confections in 2023, with sales expected to grow slightly this year. Unfortunately, ...

Most dog owners go into a panic if their pet makes a lunge for the candy bowl — but is this worry really necessary? Theobromine, a bitter chemical found in cocoa beans, is the molecule in chocolate ...

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