Are Lemon Pips Poisonous? Separating Fact from Fiction
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Contrary to a common myth, citrus seeds—including those from lemons—do not contain the cyanide-producing compound amygdalin found in apple and stone fruit pits. The fear that lemon pips are poisonous is unfounded, as they are generally safe to consume, though their bitter taste is often unpleasant.
