Apricot kernels are the kernel of Apricot. It is commonly known for containing amygdalin, which is sometimes called “vitamin B17″. Apricot kernels are strong-tasting and bitter, and are known in culinary contexts as bitter almonds or apricot almonds. They feature in recipes for apricot jam, marzipan and Italian amaretto cookies and liqueur. Taken in excess, […]

