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Question by  Starless (24)

Are the seeds in pears toxic?

I've heard the seeds are poison if you eat them.

 
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Answer by  diariocruz (81)

Pear seeds can release glycosides that when mixed with stomach acid would turn into cyanide and poison someone. Fortunately there is a very small chance of this happening as it would take several seeds to poison someone.

Reply by Kuanu (1):
Can there be an assessment into the medicinal value of pear seeds specifically? Looking at it carefully (inside-out), I have this strong conviction that something good lies in there; even the scent alone is so suggestive of this idea. I however cannot be precise because I lack the logistics.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Tracipoo (1329)

Yes I think they are toxic. I would avoid them if I were you. Eating a few probably wouldn't kill you but I think most all fruit seeds need to be avoided. Incidentally pear seeds are on World Chelonian Trust's website for toxic seeds. I don't have any idea who they are though.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

THEY ARE POISONOUS IN NUMBERS, but alone they don't stand a chance against you! I don't recommend eating them even if you only eat a few

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

they cure cancer, as well as apple seeds and bitter almonds... - google it - a doctor did some research studies regarding the cancer killing properties ...

 
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