Apricot Kernels

Hazard level: Moderate health concern

What is Apricot Kernels?

Kernels from apricot stones; contain amygdalin (a cyanogenic glycoside) — EFSA has set intake guidance limiting consumption.

Is Apricot Kernels safe?

Apricot Kernels is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 8 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Apricot Kernels is also known as кайсиеви ядки, apricot kernel, apricot kernels — these all refer to the same ingredient.

apricot kernels apricot kernel кайсиеви ядки

Where Apricot Kernels is typically found

Snacks Sweet Snacks Biscuits And Cakes Cakes Financiers

Related additives

Salt (Sodium Chloride) wheat Sugar (Sucrose) Egg High Fructose Corn Syrup Sorbitol (E420) Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Natural Flavouring Invert Sugar Citric Acid (E330)

Products containing Apricot Kernels

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