Comments on: How Much Caffeine is in Chocolate? http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/ Because life is too short for bad chocolate... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:42:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Clark Goble http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Clark Goble Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:16:18 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-461 Hi Craig, There are several problems with those pages you linked to. They really are not reliable and it's unfortunate they get quoted so often. While it may be that some people confuse theobromine and caffeine the industry studies are very reliable. Indeed often the genetics of a particular cacao plant are determined by the ratio of theobromine to caffeine. So determining levels is actually done quite regularly in the industry. If you are interested in one way this is done you can check out the paper <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6R-4HNSGFD-8&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=1b3cb481a6c2dc72de97aadeac15c265" rel="nofollow">"Determination of theobromine, theophylline and caffeine in cocoa samples by a high-performance liquid chromatographic method"</a> which is available online. Hi Craig,

There are several problems with those pages you linked to. They really are not reliable and it’s unfortunate they get quoted so often. While it may be that some people confuse theobromine and caffeine the industry studies are very reliable. Indeed often the genetics of a particular cacao plant are determined by the ratio of theobromine to caffeine. So determining levels is actually done quite regularly in the industry.

If you are interested in one way this is done you can check out the paper “Determination of theobromine, theophylline and caffeine in cocoa samples by a high-performance liquid chromatographic method” which is available online.

]]> By: Craig http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Craig Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:41:32 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-448 You never cleared up the confusion between Theobromine and Caffeine you stated in the first paragraph. Many measurements of caffeine that are publicized appear to be really meaurements of the Theobromine. See these articles: http://www.xocoatl.org/caffeine.htm http://www.xocoatl.org/science.htm#chem You never cleared up the confusion between Theobromine and Caffeine you stated in the first paragraph. Many measurements of caffeine that are publicized appear to be really meaurements of the Theobromine.

See these articles:
http://www.xocoatl.org/caffeine.htm
http://www.xocoatl.org/science.htm#chem

]]> By: Clark Goble http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-420 Clark Goble Tue, 05 May 2009 23:06:44 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-420 The exact amount will vary depending upon the beans used. That is the caffeine will vary according to the growing seasons, the genetics of the plant, location of the trees and so forth. Given that variation unless you test each bag you roast there is no way to know the exact figures. So the figures we gave are a safe average. The exact amount will vary depending upon the beans used. That is the caffeine will vary according to the growing seasons, the genetics of the plant, location of the trees and so forth. Given that variation unless you test each bag you roast there is no way to know the exact figures. So the figures we gave are a safe average.

]]> By: Barbara ( In love with cocoa nibs) http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Barbara ( In love with cocoa nibs) Tue, 05 May 2009 22:54:29 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-419 I did a search for caffeine content in cocoa nibs because I love to eat them raw....plain, by the handful. While your blog didn't give me a clear cut answer, it did give me more information than other sites I visited. I would really like to know how much caffeine is in say a measured amount (mg, oz, tbsp, etc) of cocoa nibs. However, this won't stop me from munching out of my one pound bag of raw cocoa nibs. I was shocked at the steep price, $20, for one pound, it didn't dissuade me for one milisecond from making the purchase. There is something addictive about the nibs.......I'm drawn to them like a moth to a flame I did a search for caffeine content in cocoa nibs because I love to eat them raw….plain, by the handful. While your blog didn’t give me a clear cut answer, it did give me more information than other sites I visited. I would really like to know how much caffeine is in say a measured amount (mg, oz, tbsp, etc) of cocoa nibs. However, this won’t stop me from munching out of my one pound bag of raw cocoa nibs. I was shocked at the steep price, $20, for one pound, it didn’t dissuade me for one milisecond from making the purchase. There is something addictive about the nibs…….I’m drawn to them like a moth to a flame

]]> By: Clark Goble http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Clark Goble Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:40:08 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-158 That's certainly true but many people think that white chocolate is like regular chocolate. (By the name if nothing else) So listing whether it has caffeine is helpful I think. That’s certainly true but many people think that white chocolate is like regular chocolate. (By the name if nothing else) So listing whether it has caffeine is helpful I think.

]]> By: Harsh Ranjan http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Harsh Ranjan Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:11:04 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-157 White chocolate originates from the cocoa (cacao) plant, but it is not 'chocolate.' According to the FDA, to be called 'chocolate' a product must contain chocolate liquor, which is what gives it the biter intense chocolate flavor (and color) to dark and milk chocolates. White chocolate originates from the cocoa (cacao) plant, but it is not ‘chocolate.’ According to the FDA, to be called ‘chocolate’ a product must contain

chocolate liquor, which is what gives it the biter intense chocolate flavor (and color) to dark and milk chocolates.

]]> By: Dorothy Loutfy http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Dorothy Loutfy Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:09:15 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-76 Another meaning for a word close to "amano" is "amani" which means "wishes" or "wishes come true" in Arabic. I believe there is also a meaning for this word in Swahili, which is "blessing". "Amani" is also a common girl's name in Arab countries. I chose to name my daughter Amani as she certainly is a wish come true for me and her father, who was Egyptian. Altogether, it seems you have chosen a beautiful, favorable name or your company, regardles of which language you choose to translate from. Blessings to you all, and happy holidays. Another meaning for a word close to “amano” is “amani” which means “wishes” or “wishes come true” in Arabic. I believe there is also a meaning for this word in Swahili, which is “blessing”. “Amani” is also a common girl’s name in Arab countries. I chose to name my daughter Amani as she certainly is a wish come true for me and her father, who was Egyptian. Altogether, it seems you have chosen a beautiful, favorable name or your company, regardles of which language you choose to translate from. Blessings to you all, and happy holidays.

]]> By: Stephen Smith http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/2008/11/18/how-much-caffeine-is-in-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Stephen Smith Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:14:23 +0000 http://www.amanochocolate.com/blog/?p=240#comment-19 Great article guy's you have covered the lot. Great article guy’s you have covered the lot.

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