Apple Seeds: Potential Risks and Toxicity - A Comprehensive Overview

Chemically, apple seeds exhibit the properties of a strong antioxidant. However, because they are toxic, they have no medicinal use.

Warning

• Toxic chemicals called amygdalin and cyanogenic acids are contained in all apple seeds. If ingested in large quantities, serious symptoms such as dizziness and low blood pressure can result.

Prevention/Solution

• You body is able to detoxify small quantities of cyanogenic acids, therefore accidental ingestion of a few seeds is of minimal risk.

Features

• Apples contain five seed chambers in the center of the fruit. The number of seeds in each chamber is determined by the health of the apple.

History

• Apples trees were introduced to the Americas in the 1600's by settlers who brought them overseas.

Fun Fact

• Apples will ripen 10 times quicker at room temperature than if you refrigerate them.