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Apple seeds contain trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide. THis is a well know old movie poison. The poison in an apple seed is so tightly locked in the seed, that you have to chew it up extremely well for the poisons to actually be released into you body. This being said, you would also need to eat alot of the seeds for them to have any effect.
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Can dry apple seeds when crushed make cyanide?
Yes, crushed apple seeds can release cyanide compounds, specifically amygdalin, which can convert to cyanide when metabolized. However, the amount of cyanide produced is very small and typically considered safe in the quantities found in apple seeds. Consuming a few seeds accidentally is unlikely to cause harm, but ingesting a large number of seeds could pose a risk. It's best to avoid consuming apple seeds in significant amounts.
Can the cyanide in apple seeds be boiled out?
No, boiling apple seeds will not remove cyanide as it is not a substance that can be cooked or boiled out. Cyanide is a natural component of apple seeds and is not affected by heat. It is recommended to avoid consuming apple seeds in large quantities.
How many apple seeds are needed to equate 1 mg of Hydrogen Cyanide nitriloside laetrile or otherwise called vitamin b 17?
It is estimated that around 700 apple seeds would be needed to provide the equivalent amount of cyanide found in 1 mg of pure cyanide compounds like amygdalin (laetrile, vitamin B17). However, the amount of cyanide in apple seeds can vary widely based on factors like the variety of apple and its size, so this number is only a rough estimate. It's important to note that consuming large amounts of apple seeds or products containing amygdalin can be toxic and potentially lethal.
How many apple seeds do you have to swallow for it to be deadly?
Eating a few apple seeds is unlikely to be harmful, as the seeds contain a small amount of a naturally occurring substance called amygdalin. However, large doses of amygdalin can release cyanide in the body, which could be toxic in high amounts. To reach a lethal dose of cyanide, you would need to eat a huge number of apple seeds, far beyond what would be feasible for a person to consume. Consuming apple seeds in regular quantities is generally safe.
What chemical does apple seeds produce?
Apple seeds contain a cyonogenic chemical that when it reaches your stomach, it reacts with the enzymes and releases hydrogen cyanide, which is very toxic. (This is the same for cherry pits, I think)
How much cyanide is in apple seeds and LD50 of cyanide to horses?
Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide when metabolized. The amount of cyanide in apple seeds is relatively low, with about 0.6 to 2.0 mg of cyanide per seed. The LD50 (lethal dose for 50% of the population) of cyanide varies, but for horses, it is estimated to be around 2 mg/kg. Therefore, ingesting a significant quantity of apple seeds could potentially be harmful to horses, depending on their weight.
Can dry apple seeds when crushed make cyanide?
Yes, crushed apple seeds can release cyanide compounds, specifically amygdalin, which can convert to cyanide when metabolized. However, the amount of cyanide produced is very small and typically considered safe in the quantities found in apple seeds. Consuming a few seeds accidentally is unlikely to cause harm, but ingesting a large number of seeds could pose a risk. It's best to avoid consuming apple seeds in significant amounts.
What eats apple seeds?
Some animals avoid eating apple seeds (or "pips") as they contain a cyanide called hydrogen cyanide (HCN). For humans, our body can detoxify the cyanide in low amounts. It would take a considerable amount of apple seeds to cause harm.
Can the cyanide in apple seeds be boiled out?
No, boiling apple seeds will not remove cyanide as it is not a substance that can be cooked or boiled out. Cyanide is a natural component of apple seeds and is not affected by heat. It is recommended to avoid consuming apple seeds in large quantities.
How can one safely remove cyanide from apple seeds?
To safely remove cyanide from apple seeds, you can soak the seeds in water for a few hours to leach out the cyanide. Then, thoroughly rinse the seeds before consuming them. It's important to note that apple seeds should be consumed in moderation due to their cyanide content.
How many apple seeds are needed to equate 1 mg of Hydrogen Cyanide nitriloside laetrile or otherwise called vitamin b 17?
It is estimated that around 700 apple seeds would be needed to provide the equivalent amount of cyanide found in 1 mg of pure cyanide compounds like amygdalin (laetrile, vitamin B17). However, the amount of cyanide in apple seeds can vary widely based on factors like the variety of apple and its size, so this number is only a rough estimate. It's important to note that consuming large amounts of apple seeds or products containing amygdalin can be toxic and potentially lethal.
Do you get cyanide compounds from eating apple pie?
There is very little--if any--cyanide present in the flesh of the apple, which is the part that would be used to make apple pie. There is a reasonable amount of amygdalin, a cyanocompound, in the seeds, though.
Do apple seeds contain arsenic?
Apple seeds do NOT contain arsenic, they contain cyanide.
Can cyanide still kill if in water?
it depends on the ratio of concentration of water to cyanide. it needs to be concentrated to be lethal. for example apple seeds contain cyanide but even if you chew all the seeds in an apple you won't get anything because the concentration of cyanide is low.
Will full cup of apple seeds kill you?
This vary from apple to apple, and also very much between the type of apple. Most apples have between 8-12 seeds, but some have less, others have many many more. The amount of seeds may vary with the condition of the tree, and the growth year also. If it is a particularily bad year, then there might be more seeds and fewer apples. In a good year, the apples will be bigger and have fewer seeds.
Do apples contain cyanide?
Yes there is cyanide in apple seeds but it would take many to kill you.
How many apple seeds do you have to swallow for it to be deadly?
Eating a few apple seeds is unlikely to be harmful, as the seeds contain a small amount of a naturally occurring substance called amygdalin. However, large doses of amygdalin can release cyanide in the body, which could be toxic in high amounts. To reach a lethal dose of cyanide, you would need to eat a huge number of apple seeds, far beyond what would be feasible for a person to consume. Consuming apple seeds in regular quantities is generally safe.
