Apple seed oil oil, with the oil cake being used to supplement animal feed. Apple seeds are known to contain low concentrations (lower than apricot or almond seeds) of amygdalin, a compound that degrades into Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) when metabolized. Apple seed oil Apple seed oil is a fixed oil found in apple seeds. It is used in the cosmetic and medical industries. A study on apple seed oil was conducted in 2007 which found that apple seeds contain a high amount of both oil and protein (27.5 to 28% and 33.8 to 34.5%, respectively). Analysis of amino acids in apple seeds concluded
Apple Apple An apple is a sweet, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus pumila). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus "Malus". The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, "Malus sieversii", is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions. Apple trees are large if grown from seed. Generally apple cultivars are propagated by grafting onto