Research Article

Potential Toxic Levels of Cyanide in Almonds (Prunus amygdalus), Apricot Kernels (Prunus armeniaca), and Almond Syrup

Table 4

Maximun permitted HCN levels in drinks according to the Australian New Zealand Food Standards code and The Committee of Experts on Flavourings of the Council of Europe.

SourcesMaximum permitted HCN levels in drinks

Australia, New Zealand Food Standards code [23]5 mg/kg
The Committee of Experts on Flavourings of the Council of Europe [24]1 mg/kg