Is it safe to eat almonds off the tree? Here's what you need to know
                                
                                
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                                Historically, wild almonds were bitter and poisonous, containing a compound that breaks down into lethal cyanide. While modern, domesticated almond trees typically produce non-toxic sweet almonds, is it safe to eat almonds off the tree without any preparation?