Earth
Notions Apricot KErnels
Apricot kernels (Kernals) from Earth Notions. These raw,
bitter apricot seeds are air-dried to preserve the nutrition and
health benefits. Apricot kernels are a source of vitamin B17.
Our apricot kernels are in bulk clear plastic zipper seal bags.
Bitter apricot kernels are grown on North American apricot farms
and are bare (without the hulls).
Caution:
Although apricot seeds can also be consumed raw, please note that
the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns that eating too much
Apricot kernels could cause acute cyanide poisoning. Although
it is not mentioned on the CFIA page below, amygdalin can be found
in over 800 plants, many of which are edible. It is found in most
all fruit seeds such as apple, pear, peach, cherry, nectarine
and apricot. It is also found in some beans and many grasses such
as wheat grass.
Click here
to look a little more closely at natural toxins that are present
in fresh fruit and vegetables.
Note: No claims are made regarding the therapeutic use of this
product.
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