We all know that eating more nuts is good for physical and mental health. Batam wood is a very popular nut snack. In fact, Batam wood is almond. If you observe carefully, you will find that the almonds on the market are large and small, round and flat. Although they are all called almonds, they do come from a variety of sources. But almonds are not something you can eat as you like, because some almonds contain toxic ingredients——AmygdalinGenerally speaking, the content of Amygdalin in wild almonds and bitter almonds is high, and it is easy to be poisoned if you eat too much.

    The toxicity of amygdalin comes from hydrocyanic acid released from amygdalin water, which can block the respiratory chain of cells and hinder the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the direct energy source of all life activities). Amygdalin contained in every 100 grams of bitter almond can be decomposed to release 100-250 mg of hydrocyanic acid, and 60 mg of hydrocyanic acid can kill people, which is also an important means for apricot tree to protect seeds. In the past, there have been tragedies in which young children died after eating too much bitter almonds out of curiosity. However, with a little treatment. Bitter almonds can be very safe. It is reported in the literature that the content of hydrocyanic acid in bitter almonds with 0.1399% can be reduced to 0.0667% by soaking them in 60 ℃ warm water for 10 minutes, peeling and drying them out. In fact, amygdalin is also the main component of almond for relieving cough and asthma, but it is harmful to have a lot of amygdalin, and it should not be greedy to use it as medicine.

    In the process of breeding edible almonds and almonds, a very important standard is to reduce the content of amygdalin, and the content of Amygdalin in almonds is less than that in almonds. At present, the almonds and almonds we eat have been bred for a long time, and there are few toxic ingredients in them. Generally speaking, apricot trees growing in mountainous areas will "provide" a lot of apricot kernels. Don't be poisoned by them for a moment of curiosity. If you must eat it, the standard practice is to boil the almonds of apricot in boiling water, then soak them in clean water for 24 hours, and then soak them again after changing the water. This will remove most of the cyanide.

    Because the content of Amygdalin in almonds has a lot to do with the types and treatment methods of almonds, we must choose a reliable brand and an appropriate amount when shopping. Don't hurt yourself.