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amygdalin

/əˈmɪɡ.də.lɪn/

Traducción: Compuesto glucosídico cianogénico amargo que se extrae de las semillas de albaricoques, ciruelas y almendras amargas.

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/əˈmɪɡ.də.lɪn/C2formalscientific
  • esCompuesto glucosídico cianogénico amargo que se extrae de las semillas de albaricoques, ciruelas y almendras amargas.

A bitter cyanogenic glucoside compound extracted from the seeds of apricots, plums, and bitter almonds.

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  1. Cyanogenic glucosideC2formalscientific

    A bitter, naturally occurring compound found in the seeds of certain fruits like apricots, plums, and bitter almonds, which can release cyanide when metabolized.

    esAmigdalina

    • Amygdalin is present in the pits of apricots and peaches.
    • The body breaks down amygdalin into hydrogen cyanide.
    • Bitter almonds contain a high concentration of amygdalin.

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