Does Chocolate Contain Caffeine?

Was it a little cooler where you are today? I don't think it got above 95 here, so it was a bit cooler than yesterday. However, if you are going to do any walking or exercise, it's still best to get out and do it very early. At 6:30 a.m. it was only about 75 degrees, which made for a beautiful morning walk. By 8:00 a.m., it was already becoming a bit too warm.

Many have asked if Chocolate has the caffeine content that coffee has. So I thought I would try to find the facts for the "other side of the story" and put some of these facts into my next few blogs.

Before we talk about the actual caffeine content, I'll list some of the general facts that have been discovered. Now remember, the chocolate being discussed is the dark, chocolate with a high liquor content usually found most often in fine European chocolates.

Dark Chocolate Facts:
mild effect--
Long lasting, 50% in bloodstream after 6 to 10 hours--
Increases a sense of well being--
Mild antidepressant--
Gentle, sensual stimulation--
(The mood-lifting enhancers are found to effect the
moods of women. So Gentlemen, now you know
what to get your special lady: Decadent, DARK Chocolate!)
Stimulates cardiovascular system--
Stimulates muscular system--
Mild effect on central nervous system--
Seldom causes allergic reactions--
Not addictive --
No withdrawal symptoms--

Coffee Facts:
Mild diuretic stimulates the the kidneys--
Intense strong effect--
Fast acting--
Dissipation 50% in bloodstream after 2 to 5 hrs--
Increases alertness--
Increases emotional stress--
Jagged, nervous stimulation--
Stimulates cardiovascular system--
Stimulates respiratory system--
Strong effect on central nervous system--
Many people allergic--
Physically addictive--
Many proven withdrawal symptoms--
Extreme diuretic--
Requires large intake of fluids to balance the diuretic effect--


There's quite a difference between the effects of Chocolate and those of Coffee.

More in my next post-Have a great evening.
Donna