Are peach pits edible?

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   Pamela N Redposted 12 years ago

   Are peach pits edible?
   
   I read that peaches are part of the almond family. I tried to crack a pit one time but couldn't get it open. Just wondered if they are edible and if so what do they taste like?
   
   

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   Rochelle Frankposted 12 years ago

   The pits contain chemicals which can be converted into cyanide when digested. They are likely to cause digestive distress, and more severe symptoms-- up to and including death if a large quantities are eaten.
   Stick with almonds.

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   duffsmomposted 12 years ago

   As Rochelle says, they are not safe to eat just for the reasons she stated.  Toss them out and eat something else.

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   cloverleaffarmposted 12 years ago

   They are not edible, but can make great jewelry. My father, who was a jewelry maker in his day, took a peach pit and carved out a little basket. He sanded it down to it was soft. It make it look like a wicker basket. He added a few tiny pearls and it was beautiful. It was the best gift I have ever gotten.

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