Amygdalin Extraction Process and Product Manufacturing
Amygdalin, also known as Vitamin B17, can naturally be found in apricot seeds, bitter almonds, and other nuts — though at very minimal concentrations. A single seed can contain about 5–10 mg of amygdalin depending on the type of seed. This is a very low concentration and is not enough for the human body to fully benefit from this compound.
Due to these low concentrations, methods have been developed to extract this vitamin and create highly concentrated supplements. Consuming apricot seeds or bitter almonds by themselves does not provide the necessary dose of amygdalin, so an extraction process is required to produce a viable supplement.
The 6-Step Extraction Process
Novodalin's extraction methodology follows the original process developed by — a rigorous, multi-step procedure that ensures only the highest-purity amygdalin reaches the final supplement form.
01
Seed Selection & Collection
Only raw, bitter apricot kernels are selected. The choice of seed variety is critical — bitter kernels have a significantly higher amygdalin content than sweet varieties, and quality starts at the source.
02
Drying & Low-Heat Shelling
Seeds are dried for an extended period, then baked at the lowest temperature possible. This causes the outer shells to crack for easy removal without damaging the amygdalin inside the kernel.
03
Pulverization
The shelled kernels are ground into a fine powder. This powder is not yet amygdalin concentrate — it is still pulverized seed with a beige or brown color, very different from the white crystalline amygdalin extract.
04
Solid-Liquid Extraction
The powder is diluted in a water-alcohol mixture that separates the amygdalin from the other seed components. This solution is passed through filters over a set period until the amygdalin precipitate settles and separates.
05
Washing & Precipitation
The extracted amygdalin is washed with a water-alcohol mixture to precipitate the dry amygdalin powder. This step ensures the final extract is clean and free of residual seed material, yielding a white crystalline powder.
06
HPLC Testing & Approval
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) tests confirm the amygdalin concentration and verify the absence of contaminants. Any batch showing pollutants is recycled through the process until the extract meets strict purity standards.
"An easy test for true amygdalin extract: the pulverized seed is beige or brown, while pure amygdalin extract powder is clear and white — a visible indicator of the purification process."
Analytical Testing Methods
The two primary scientific methods used to verify the quality and purity of amygdalin extract are Solid-Liquid Extraction (SLE) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). These tests are conducted on every batch before release.
Solid-Liquid Extraction (SLE)
The core extraction technique used to separate amygdalin from pulverized apricot seed material. A controlled water-alcohol solvent system pulls the amygdalin molecules into solution, leaving behind insoluble seed components. The technique maximizes yield while minimizing contamination.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
HPLC testing is applied to every batch of amygdalin extract to determine precise concentration levels and detect the presence of any residual contaminants. Only batches that meet the required purity threshold — ≥98% amygdalin — are approved for supplement production.
From Extract to Supplement
Once the amygdalin extract has passed HPLC testing, the dry white powder is used to manufacture finished supplements. The same extract can be formulated into:
- Vitamin B17 Tablets — compressed with pharmaceutical excipients for slow, consistent release
- Vitamin B17 Capsules — filled into vegetarian cellulose capsules for easy swallowing
- Injectable Amygdalin — dissolved in sterile solution for intravenous use under medical supervision
By creating these concentrated supplements, individuals are able to consume an effective amount of amygdalin that would be impossible to obtain through dietary sources alone. The selection of raw bitter apricot seeds, combined with strict extraction and testing protocols, is what distinguishes authentic Novodalin products from inferior alternatives.
Why Seed Selection Matters
The quality of the final supplement is directly tied to the quality of the source seed. Novodalin uses exclusively fresh, raw, bitter apricot kernels — not sweet kernels, not dried or pre-processed seeds. Bitter kernels have a measurably higher amygdalin density, which means higher yield and a more potent final extract without requiring additional processing steps.
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