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Development of a Novel Chocolate Utilizing Mushroom Fermentation and Associated Changes in Beneficial Components. [PDF]

Foods
This study investigated the secondary fermentation of cocoa beans using mushrooms to further improve the quality of beans. Cocoa beans were fermented using 42 species of basidiomycetes and ascomycetes. Mycelial growth was observed in 29 strains. When 75%
Fukuda S, Nakata M, Sameshima Y, Takemoto N, Matsui T.   +4 more
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Effect of a Home Bleaching Gel Containing Chitosan and Theobromine on Tooth Surface Roughness, Microhardness, and Colour Change. [PDF]

Gels
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of experimental bleaching gels containing chitosan and theobromine and compare their performance in terms of tooth surface roughness, microhardness, and colour change with the bleaching gels BioWhiten ProHome and ...
Temizyurek S, Gursel Surmelioglu D.
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Theobromine Inhibits Uric Acid Crystallization. A Potential Application in the Treatment of Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis

PLoS ONE, 2014
PurposeTo assess the capacity of methylxanthines (caffeine, theophylline, theobromine and paraxanthine) to inhibit uric acid crystallization, and to evaluate their potential application in the treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis.Materials and ...
Felix Grases, Adrian Rodríguez, Antonia Costa-Bauzá   +2 more
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Theobromine and Parkinson’s disease [PDF]

Pharmacia
The defining neuropathological features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) include the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, together with the intraneuronal accumulation of α-synuclein in the form of Lewy bodies. Theobromine has been shown to possess neuroprotective effects, preventing neuronal damage, enhancing motor memory and ...
Kondeva-Burdina, Magdalena, Bacheva, Elina, Mitkov, Javor   +2 more
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Association between dietary theobromine and age-related macular degeneration: results from NHANES 2005-2008 and in vitro experiments. [PDF]

Eur J Med Res
Objective To investigate the relationship between theobromine and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using a nationwide representative sample of adults and in vitro experiments. Methods We analyzed data from the 2005–2008 years of the National Health
An N, Liao H, Zhang C, Zeng B, Liu Z, Li D, Huang J, Liu D, Qin B.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The Effect of Home Bleaching Gel with Chitosan on Tooth Color and Mineral Alteration. [PDF]

Gels
This study aimed to compare tooth mineralization and color changes achieved with two experimental bleaching gels containing chitosan and theobromine (16% CP or 6% HP, Group 1, 2) with the FGM Whiteness Perfect (16% CP) (Group 3) and BioWhitenProHome (6 ...
Kervancıoğlu G, Gürsel Sürmelioğlu D.   +1 more
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Unlocking the Alkaloid Biological Potential of Chili Pepper (<i>Capsicum</i> spp.), Cacao (<i>Theobroma cacao</i> L.), and Coffee (<i>Coffea</i> spp.) Byproducts: Characterization, Non-Conventional Extraction, Applications, and Future Perspectives. [PDF]

Molecules
Chili peppers (Capsicum spp.), cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), and coffee (Coffea spp.) are important crops worldwide. Nearly 35%, 80%, and 45% of the respective fruits are underutilized or discarded, representing a considerable economic loss.
Cárdenas A, Mojica L, Coronado-Cáceres L, Castillo-Herrera GA.   +3 more
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Production of Instant Linden Tea (<i>Tilia</i> spp.) Powder: Integrating Compound-Level Infusion Kinetics With Response Surface-Optimized Spray Drying. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Linden tea infusion kinetics were optimized at 80°C for 45 min to maximize flavonoid extraction. Optimal spray‐drying conditions (170°C, 10 mL/min, 10% maltodextrin) were determined using a Box‐Behnken design, yielding an instant powder with excellent solubility and preserved phenolic profile.
Altiok E, Kasapoglu C.
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Influence of theobromine in feed on larval growth and survival in Tenebrio molitor. [PDF]

PLoS One
With the growing interest in using insects as a sustainable protein source for human and animal consumption, identifying suitable feedstuffs is crucial for their rearing.
Bourdarias M, Landschoot S, Eeckhout M, Hesta M.   +3 more
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Immunostimulatory Activities of Theobromine on Macrophages via the Activation of MAPK and NF-κB Signaling Pathways

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
Theobromine is mainly found in plant foods, such as tea; the primary source of theobromine is the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. Theobromine is an alkaloid belonging to the methylxanthine class of drugs, and it is similar to theophylline and caffeine.
Hee-Weon Lee, In-Wook Choi, Sang Keun Ha
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