Quantity | Unit price | Base price |
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To 2 |
CHF 10.50*
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CHF 4.20* / 100 Gramm |
From 3 |
CHF 9.98*
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CHF 3.99* / 100 Gramm |
Available, delivery time: 1-4 days
Product information "Organic bitter apricot kernels"
Bitter apricot kernels in organic & raw food quality
Why eat bitter apricot kernels?
Regular consumption of small amounts of bitter apricot kernels can have a positive effect on health, as apricot kernels are characterised by their high content of vitamin E, an antioxidant, and unsaturated fatty acids in addition to their amygdalin content. Bitter apricot kernels also provide the body with vitamin B3 (niacin) and B9 (folic acid), magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc.
As we as a retailer are only allowed to make a few specific statements about the health effects of foods, we recommend that you research information about almonds yourself on the Internet, for example at Zentrum der Gesundheit.
What makes our bitter apricot kernels special?
The apricots ripen on wild apricot trees and partially cultivated trees in the area around Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The area is certified organic in a larger radius and is cultivated by the farmers living there. The farmers in this region have been working according to organic farming criteria for many years and are very proud of their contribution to the preservation of nature.
It is generally recognised that wild plants in particular contain the full power of nature and can therefore contribute even more to optimally supplying the body with vital substances.
After careful harvesting, the apricots are washed, halved and pitted. The apricot kernels are gently dried using a very modern and environmentally friendly solar drying method. The apricot kernels are then de-pressurised and laser-cleaned.
Where do these bitter apricot kernels come from?
These bitter apricot kernels from Pakistan are of excellent quality, very crunchy and bitter. Wild apricots and apricots with high acidity are used for the bitter apricot kernels.
The apricot tree probably originates from Armenia and has been cultivated there for around 6000 years. Today, apricots are mainly grown around the Mediterranean, in Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran. In the mountains of Uzbekistan, Tibet, northern India and northern Pakistan, a small wild variety of apricot, the Hunza apricot, is traditionally grown, which thrives at very high altitudes of up to 4000 metres.
Use of bitter apricot kernels
Eat straight from the pack.
Maximum intake for adults: 1-2 kernels per day.
Consumption is completely forbidden for children and pregnant women.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. In case of medical treatment or uncertainty, consult a healthcare professional about the use of this product. Keep out of the reach of children.
Bitter apricot kernels contain increased amounts of cyanogenic glycosides. These release hydrocyanic acid during the digestive process. Eating a large number of kernels can lead to hydrocyanic acid poisoning. Symptoms of hydrocyanic acid poisoning develop within a few minutes (15-60 minutes after consumption) and include severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, rosy skin colour, a feeling of suffocation and the smell of bitter almonds in the exhaled air. In the event of symptoms of poisoning in connection with the consumption of bitter apricot kernels, a doctor or Tox Info Suisse should be contacted immediately. Tox Info Suisse provides free medical information on poisoning or suspected poisoning around the clock on telephone number 145.
Nutritional values of bitter apricot kernels
Average nutritional values |
per 100 g |
Per portion 25 g |
% ETD * (25 g) |
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Calorific value (kcal) |
612 kcal |
153.0 kcal |
8.0 % |
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kJ |
2535 kJ |
634 kJ |
- % |
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fat |
50.7 g |
12.7 g |
18.0 % |
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of which monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids |
46.4 g |
11.6 g |
|
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of which saturated fatty acids |
4.3 g |
1.1 g |
5.0 % |
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Carbohydrates |
13.4 g |
3.4 g |
1.0 % |
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thereof sugar |
0.3 g |
0.1 g |
0.0 % |
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Protein |
25.0 g |
6.3 g |
13.0 % |
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Dietary fibre |
0.8 g |
0.2 g |
1.0 % |
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Sodium |
0.004 g |
0.0010 g |
0.0 % |
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Vitamin E |
4.0 mg |
1.0 mg |
8 % |
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All information is subject to the usual fluctuations for natural products. |
* of the recommended daily dose for an adult
Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
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