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Meaning of teobromina



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Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez

teobromina
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It is the name of an alkaloid found in the fruit of the cacao tree (scientific name Theobroma cacao, of the Malvaceae family). The word as such means nitrogenous alkaloid which is food of the gods. It was formerly called xanthose.

  



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GARCÍA ALBERTO ENRIQUE

theobromine-It is found in the cocoa tree, therefore, in chocolate, especially, in dark chocolate; It is a central nervous system stimulant, less than caffeine, and bronchodilator. Possibly causes chocolate addiction. In dogs, cats, and other animals it is toxic-

  










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