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Are apple seeds dangerous?
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Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide when the seeds are crushed and digested. Accidentally swallowing a few whole seeds is generally not dangerous; risk rises if many seeds are chewed and swallowed. A precise claim such as “half a cup” is not a reliable safety rule.

