Does Mahlab Contain Cyanide?

(2). The other poison contained in these seeds is amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside which releases cyanide upon digestion and metabolism in the body.

What is mahlab made of?

Mahleb or Mahlab is an aromatic spice made from the seeds of a species of cherry, Prunus mahaleb (the Mahaleb or St Lucie cherry). The cherry stones are cracked to extract the seed kernel, which is about 5 mm diameter, soft and chewy on extraction.

Are Mahaleb cherries edible?

Edible parts of Mahaleb Cherry:

The fruit might be edible. ... The fruit is about 6mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. The dried seed kernels are used as a flavouring in breads, sweet pastries, confectionery etc.