Tag: Cyanide in apples

According to a 2019 study published in *Frontiers in Microbiology*, eating the whole apple, including the core, can increase the amount of beneficial bacteria consumed from 10 million to over 100 million. However, this finding leads many to question: are all parts of an apple safe?

An average apple contains only a handful of seeds, and you would need to chew and consume upwards of 150 crushed seeds in one sitting to risk cyanide poisoning. This fact debunks the common myth that juicing a single apple core is inherently dangerous.

According to the USDA, a raw, unpeeled, medium-sized apple contains significantly more dietary fiber and vitamins like A, C, and K than a peeled one. This fact alone suggests the peel is not toxic, but the question of contaminants and natural compounds still circulates among health-conscious consumers.

According to a 2019 study from Graz University of Technology in Austria, eating the whole apple—core and all—can provide ten times more beneficial bacteria for your gut microbiome than eating just the flesh. So, are you meant to eat the whole apple, or is the core best left aside?

While most people automatically discard the center of an apple, a 2019 study showed that an apple can contain up to 100 million beneficial bacteria, with the majority found in the core and seeds. This raises the question: is the center of an apple edible, and are we wasting valuable nutrition by throwing it away?