perfectly edible and commonly consumed, while others contain substances that can be harmful if eaten in sufficiently large amounts.
The important distinction is which seed, how much, and how it is consumed.
A warning about one particular type of seed shouldn’t automatically be applied to every fruit.
Apple Seeds Are a Common Example
Apple seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides.
When seeds are crushed or chewed, these compounds can potentially release cyanide.
That sounds frightening, but the presence of a cyanide-forming compound doesn’t mean accidentally swallowing an apple seed is