In a message dated 6/23/99 11:32:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< I vaguely remember reading something a while ago that said
the compound in almonds is not cyanide, but is cyanide-like and is not
actually harmful. If I remember correctly the discussion also involved
vitamin B-17, that might help one find the info using a search engine.
>>
The so-called vit B17, or laetrile, from apricot pits, also conatains cyanide.