Tag: Peach kernels

Some individuals eat peach pits despite the potential health risks. This behavior is due to misinformation or misunderstandings of traditional culinary practices. A dangerous compound in the pit can become poisonous cyanide when digested, posing a severe health hazard.

According to the Ontario Poison Centre, peach pits contain cyanide compounds, which are poisonous if ingested, especially when crushed or chewed. Despite this danger, historical uses and modern research on extracts have led to confusion about the real benefits of peach pits and kernels.