Apricot kernels come from the seed of the apricot fruit.

Apricot kernels are, like most nuts and seeds, very nutritious.Among the nutrients they contain is one called amygdalin,which is also known as Vitamin B17.

In the 1970s and 1980s, amygdalin (Vitamin B17 or laetrile) was extracted from bitter apricot kernels and sold as a treatment for cancer. Whilst much research has been, and continues to be conducted in this area, concerns were raised amongst officials regarding toxicity levels and as such the sale of bitter apricot kernels became restricted.

Tropical Wholefoods supply sweet apricot kernels. Small amounts of amygdalin are still present in sweet apricot kernels as they are in almonds and the stones of other members of the genus prunus family.

Tropical Wholefoods source their sweet apricot kernels from their partners in the Hunza Valley, Pakistan.

Again, much research has been done on the Hunza tribes and communities. The Hunzas are world renowned for being some of the healthiest people in the world. As apricot kernels form a staple part of their diet questions have been raised as to the contribution apricot kernels makes to their health and longevity.

Sweet apricot kernels do not have the over powering bitter taste associated with bitter apricot kernels there fore they can be eaten on their own as a snack. Alternatively, they make a great addition to muesli or when mixed with honey or yoghurt or they can be blended into your favourite smoothie.

Tropical Wholefoods recommend that no more than 350g oftheir sweet apricot kernels are consumed in the one day. This is a recommendation for sweet NOT bitter apricot kernels.

NutritionalInformation (per100g): Energy 2390kJ/578kcal, Protein 20.7g, Carbohydrate 19.3g(of which sugars 7.3g), Fat 52.3g (of which saturates 3.1g), Dietary Fibre 13.3g,Sodium 0.01g.

This product has not been approved for the prevention, mitigation or treatment of any disease - including Cancer, Tumours, Diabetes or Heart disease.