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Does cooking apricot kernels make them safe?

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While raw apricot kernels contain significant levels of toxic amygdalin, traditional cooking methods like boiling can reduce the cyanide content by over 90%. This raises a critical question: does cooking apricot kernels make them safe for consumption, or does a residual risk persist?