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  Almond is a stone fruit (drupe) and consists of three layers, the outer exocarp, the middle fleshy mesocarp, and the inner endocarp.Almond is a nutrient-dense tree nut recognized for its favorable lipid profile, vitamin E content, and polyphenols The edible part of the fruit is the seed, which can be sweet, slightly bitter or bitter. However, only sweet almonds can be consumed plain or be used in cooking. Bitter almonds contain a substance that can be transformed in another poisonous substance, which may result in life threatening situations for humans. It is estimated that -on average- a bitter almond contains amygdalin capable of producing 1 mg of hydrocyanic acid (poison). The lethal dose of hydrocyanic acid is about 40 mg for the average adult (about 40 bitter almonds) and about 5-10 mg (5-10 bitter almonds) for kids. However, these data may differ significantly according to the variety and distinct characteristics of each bitter almond. Moreover, the lethal doses of p...