Is swallowing cherry stones unhealthy?
Ingesting a cherry stone is not harmful.
- Although cherry pits contain amygdalin, which is converted to hydrocyanic acid in the body, swallowing the pits does not pose a health risk.
- For the hydrocyanic acid to become dangerous for you, you would have to crack several hundred cherry stones.
- Because the hydrocyanic acid is only released by cracking or biting.
- Your body also has an effective detoxification system, because bitter almonds, oatmeal, peas, and tomatoes also contain hydrocyanic acid.
- The core itself is indigestible and will be excreted by you naturally.
So continue to enjoy the delicious cherries without worrying!