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Apples are a popular and healthy fruit that are a big part of
American culture and history. Through resilient genetic
diversity, apples are easy to cultivate and tailor to certain
tastes. They are also healthy, with antioxidant properties that
help protect against cancer-inducing oxidative damage that
can lead to various health problems. The saying an apple a
day keeps the doctor away has withstood the test of time
because of the impressive health profile of apples.
But as you bite deep into an apple, reaching its core, you are
confronted with something not so sweet: tiny black seeds.
Unlike the sweet tang of the fruit, the tiny black seeds found
in an apples core are another story. They contain amygdalin,
a substance that releases cyanide when it comes into contact
with human digestive enzymes.
The Takeaway
Apple seeds contain amygdalin, a substance that releases
cyanide into the blood stream when chewed and digested.
When comparing the amount of cyanide present in apple
seeds with the amount needed to induce death, apple seeds
in small amounts do not contain enough cyanide to cause
harm. However, it is better to spit out seeds to avoid any
potential issues.