A study of the toxicity levels of peaches and apricots clearly shows that 13 to 15 raw peach pit kernels would get you into the lethal range for adults, Dr. Margaret Dietert said. 16 февр. 1993 г.
How much peach pit is poisonous?
One hundred grams of moist peach seed contains 88 mg of cyanide. That's a fair amount, and if you ate 100 grams of peach seed it could be dangerous.
How poisonous are peach pits?
Some fresh fruits, including cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines and apricots have pits that contains cyanide compounds, which are poisonous. If a couple pits are accidentally swallowed, it will not cause poisoning. The pits are more poisonous if they are ground up/crushed or the seeds are chewed.
How many peach pits are lethal for dogs?
It's important to take steps to reduce your dog's access to peaches, even if it means storing them in your refrigerator if Fido seems curious about them. Even one peach could mean death for your dog if the pit becomes lodged in his or her throat or intestines, not to mention the toxic effects.
Is there enough cyanide in peach pits?
Although the seeds (or pits) of peaches do contain trace amounts of cyanide, in order to really harm a person, a lot of peach seeds (theoretically) would have to be eaten. Peaches are not the only fruit to have cyanide related poisons, apples, cherries and nectarines also contain pits (or seeds) with cyanide.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How much nectarine Can a dog have?Which fruit has the most cyanide?
