On Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:01:42 +0200, Ehrenfried Ehrenstein wrote:
(message-ID<VA.0000017b.00a3405c@oemcomputer> )
>I wouldn't overestimate this. As like as many fruit seeds (but much more in
>the seeds of Prunus species - and there especially in almonds - ), apple
>seed may also contain a very little of such cyanogene glycosides (Amygdalin)
>which builds prussic acid but I don't think, apple seeds accidentially eaten
>will kill a gerbil. No, I think, apples should be save.
>
OK, it's just something I learned when I was younger. It was to indicate
that something inocent as an apple, in this case apple seeds, can be
harmfull when taken too much of.
Karin.
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