Do Apple seeds contain arsenic?

Do apple seeds contain a harmful cyanide compound? ... Yet those who have heard apple seeds house a poison (usually remembered as arsenic, a quite different though equally deadly compound) cling to the frightening belief swallowing a small number of pips spells instant death. read more

TRUE: Apple seeds contain a cyanide compound. FALSE: Ordinary consumption of seed-containing apples poses a harm to consumers. Origins: When we think of dangers lurking in our food, we tend to concentrate on the threats posed by chemical additives or by improper and careless handling. read more

Apple seeds contain amygdalin, a substance that releases cyanide into the blood stream when chewed and digested. However, apple seeds in small amounts do not contain enough cyanide to cause harm. However, it is better to spit out seeds to avoid any potential issues. read more