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About 4 to 9 mg of cyanide can be extracted from bitter almonds. It would take - literally - thousands of almonds to poison you. So munch away.

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Do almonds contain cyanide?

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Does cyanide come from almonds?

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What chemical agent has smell of bitter almonds?

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Are almons toxic for dogs?

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What does cyanide taste like, and is it true that it has a taste similar to almonds?

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How can one extract cyanide from almonds?

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What does cyanide smell like, and is it similar to the scent of almonds?

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Are almonds a safe food choice, considering their potential cyanide content?

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