Tetrahydro-beta-carbolines (THCs), potential neuroactive alkaloids, were found in chocolate and cocoa. 6-Hydroxy-1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline (6OHMTHC), 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (THCA), 1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (MTCA) in both diastereoisomers (1S,3S and 1R,3S), and 1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-beta-carboline (MTHC), besides serotonin and tryptamine biogenic amines, were identified and quantified in Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate-containing cereals by RP-HPLC-fluorescence and HPLC-MS. For each THC, the concentration ranges were determined: 6OHMTHC (0.16-3.92 g/g), THCA (0.01-0.85 g/g), 1S,3S-MTCA (0.35-2 g/g), 1R,3S-MTCA (0.14-0.88 g/g), and MTHC (nd-0.21 g/g). The highest content was generally found in chocolates and cocoas, but cereals containing chocolate also showed an appreciable amount of THCs.
Caffeine
Chocolate does not contain any caffeine. This is an urban legend. Caffeine is often confused with another alkaloid that has similar effects. The alkaloid is Theobromine, which is the active ingredient in chocolate and is toxic to dogs.
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No it isn't
Alkaloid Solasodine is a poisonous chemical compound that occurs in some plants. It is used in the production of contraceptive pills.
vinca
It is an Alkaloid.
Morphine
The alkaloid is called "Capsaicin". The "heat" of the pepper is in direct relation to the concentration of Capsaicin in the pepper.
Quinine
Yes