Theobromine on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Theobromine is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 74 Theobromine products from 40 brands across the EU and US. 2 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. United States shows the heaviest advertising, while United States has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €35.
New Theobromine ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Theobromine, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6 | 3 | — | — | €34.90 |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 5 | — | — | £31.48 |
| Italy | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | €36.00 |
| Spain | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 7 | 4 | — | — | — |
| United States | 32 | 14 | 8 | 1 | $39.99 |
| Switzerland | 7 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poland | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Theobromine products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Theobromine | 68 |
| Teobromină Extract | 3 |
| Teobromină (anhydrous) | 1 |
| Theobromine Citrate | 1 |
| Teobromină (HCl 98%) | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Theobromine |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | energy, brain health |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Theobromine, yet brands market it for energy, brain health — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Theobromine shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Theobromine?
Theobromine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found primarily in cacao plants. It belongs to the methylxanthine class of compounds, similar to caffeine, and is classified as a plant-derived stimulant. Theobromine is commonly used in dietary supplements formulated for energy and cognitive function. It is often included in products marketed for energy enhancement and brain health, where it serves as a mild stimulant with a longer-lasting effect compared to caffeine. Theobromine is typically sourced from cacao extracts or synthesized for use in various supplement formats.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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