FSANZ publishes updated consumer advice on the safety of raw apricot kernels
date:Dec 17, 2013
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Based on new information, FSANZ has revised its earlier advice and now advises that it is unsafe for adults to eat more than three raw apricot kernels (with skin on) per day. Children should not eat any.

Consuming processed foods derived from apricot kernels (e.g. amaretti biscuits, almond finger biscuits, apricot jams, and apricot nectar) doesnt pose a risk because processing or cooking these foods reduces cyanide to safe levels.

Apricot kernel proposal

FSANZ is working on a proposal to c
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