Plain Terms
What the compound is, where it occurs in nature, and why chocolate turned out to be the right carrier.
Plain Terms
B17 is the common name for amygdalin, a compound in a group called nitrilosides. Apricot seeds are a great source of B17, also called amygdalin, part of the nitriloside family of compounds. These are found in over 1500 natural sources including nuts, seeds and vegetables.
The apricot "seed" is the kernel inside the stone. It looks like a small almond and tastes bitter, which is exactly why pairing it with dark chocolate works.
What we publish is what the panel says: 40 mg per 10 g serving, 200 mg per bar. No outcome is attached to that number anywhere on this site.
The Other Half
Cacao carries bitterness better than anything else in a kitchen, which is the whole reason this bar exists. At 68% there is enough cacao to hold the apricot kernel without the bar turning into a chalky health product.
Organic coconut sugar does the sweetening. It sits lower on the glycemic index than cane sugar and keeps the ingredient list to things people recognize.
This is a food, but it is not a food to eat absent-mindedly. The label gives a starting point and a ceiling.
Start with 4 pieces a day, eating no more than one bar per day unless otherwise directed by a nutritionist or health professional. Consult a nutritionist or health professional for recommendations.
Do not exceed suggested use. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children and individuals with a known medical condition should consult their physician before using this or any dietary supplement. If you have any adverse reactions to this product, discontinue use immediately.
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