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Peach Pits in Canning: Myth and Toxicity

Old practice of adding a pit to canned peaches for flavor/color lacks scientific support. Modern guidelines say discard pits. Pits contain amygdalin (cyanide precursor) but only dangerous if kernel is chewed.

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