Bitter Almonds and Cyanide Bitter almonds are wild almonds and contain 50 times more cyanide per kilogram than sweet almonds, according to the 2013 study in ISRN Toxicology. Eating 50 bitter almonds can be deadly.
What nut has cyanide in them?
The bitterness and toxicity of wild almonds come from a compound called amygdalin. When ingested, this compound breaks down into several chemicals, including benzaldehyde, which tastes bitter, and cyanide, a deadly poison.
What is the most poisonous nut?
Raw Cashews (Worldwide) Raw cashew nuts and are a staple in many people's diet but these tasty nuts can actually kill you if they are eaten raw. This is because they contain the chemical urushiol, which is also found in poison ivy.
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