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Almond kernel. PL PW. BE Sprl Nabro. Bitter almonds are a variety of regular, sweet almonds. Bitter almonds contain traces of prussic acid—also known as hydrocyanic acid—in its raw state. Hydrocyanic acid is a solution of hydrogen cyanide and water. The byproduct is an organic version of the well-known poison, cyanide. The worst symptoms of eating bitter almonds can include your nervous system shutting down, breathing difficulties, and even death.
The exact number depends on the size of the nuts. Bitter almonds lose their toxicity when cooked; nonetheless, the sale of the unrefined nuts is prohibited in the U.
Bitter almonds are still used in areas of Europe and other countries. Bitter almonds are sold in pharmacies in Germany and are an ingredient in Christmas stollen , or Christmas fruitcake, made in Germany. Bitter almonds are used to make marzipan and cookies in Europe and can be used to make a kind of sweet syrup in Greece. Bitter almonds can be processed to make almond extract and almond-flavored liqueurs. When boiled or baked, the prussic acid leeches out. All almonds fall into one of two categories.
Almonds are either sweet or bitter. Sweet almonds are scientifically called Prunus dulcis, dulcis being Latin for "sweet. They might be crumbled and sprinkled atop desserts and other dishes. Commercially, they are harvested from farms in the U. Bitter almonds also grow on trees, and they do not look much different from sweet almonds.
This type grows both in the wild and commercial settings and is mainly used to make bitter almond pastes or extracts. This mutation is what gave rise to sweet almonds and allowed the domestication of the almond tree that we know today. Bitter almonds contain a toxin known as glycoside amygdalin. When eaten, this toxin gets broken down into several compounds, including hydrogen cyanide — a toxic compound that can cause death 2 , 3. Case studies suggest that swallowing 6—10 raw bitter almonds is sufficient to cause serious poisoning in the average adult, while ingesting 50 or more can cause death.
Smaller numbers are likely to have the same harmful effects in children or young adults 4. Interestingly, hydrogen cyanide appears to leach out of the almonds during heat processing. Although sweet almonds still harbor some amygdalin, their content of this compound is up to 1, times lower than that of bitter almonds. Such small amounts of amygdalin are insufficient to produce dangerous amounts of hydrogen cyanide 2.
Almonds can be sweet or bitter. Bitter almonds contain toxic compounds that may cause poisoning and accidental death. Sweet almonds are considered safe to eat, and more research is needed to confirm the safety of heat-processed bitter almonds. Sprouting almonds can help your body absorb the nutrients they contain more easily. The downside is that sprouted nuts and seeds bear a much higher risk of becoming contaminated with harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella 6 , 7.
Research suggests that nut butters made from sprouted nuts, including sprouted almonds, increase your risk of food poisoning. Therefore, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems may particularly benefit from avoiding them 7. Peanuts and tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, and Brazil nuts, also may contain toxic molds 8 , 9. In turn, these molds produce mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds linked to various health problems, including digestive disorders and liver tumors 8 , 9 , Mold contamination appears likelier in raw, unsalted nuts, compared with roasted and salted varieties.
Researchers believe that the high temperatures used during roasting, as well as the lower moisture content caused by the addition of salt, are to thank for this 9. If not, consider sticking to roasted or salted varieties to reduce your risk. Sprouted almonds and products derived from them may contain harmful bacteria that increase your risk of food poisoning.
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