Amygdalin Is Extracted from the Seed Inside the Apricot Endocarp
Multiple seeds and fruit kernels contain amygdalin. The primary source is the seed inside the apricot endocarp — the inner woody stone. Other seeds with significant amygdalin concentrations include:
| Fruit | Amygdalin Content | Seed Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black cherry | 14.37 mg | ± 0.28 g |
| Red cherry | 3.89 mg | ± 0.31 g |
| Nectarine | 0.12 mg | ± 0.01 g |
| Peach | 6.81 mg | ± 0.02 g |
| Green plum | 17.49 mg | ± 0.26 g |
| Black plum | 10.0 mg | ± 0.14 g |
| Purple plum | 2.16 mg | ± 0.02 g |
