Tag: Noyaux

Peaches belong to the genus *Prunus*, the same botanical family as almonds, apricots, and cherries. Inside the hard, wrinkled pit of a peach lies a single, almond-shaped seed, which is also known as a kernel or noyau. While these kernels are the source of certain flavor extracts, they contain a compound that makes them potentially toxic if consumed raw in large quantities.

While many discard the hard stone of an apricot, several cultures eat apricot kernels, utilizing them in traditional medicine and culinary creations. However, these kernels contain amygdalin, a compound that releases cyanide, making proper preparation a critical safety step.