Apricot seeds are found at the center of the apricot fruit, which is scientifically known as Prunus armeniaca and is considered a stone fruit. When you eat an apricot, you will eventually reach the pit at the center of the fruit, and the seed (or kernel) is found within the shell of that pit. Most notably, apricot seeds contain vitamin B17 – more commonly known as amygdalin or laetrile – which studies have shown can have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Apricot seeds contain high levels of amygdalin (vitamin B17) as well as significant levels of vitamin E, pangamic acid (vitamin B15), as well as small amounts of fat and no cholesterol.
