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    Is it safe to eat the seeds of elderberries?

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    Elderberries, delightful as marmalade, wine and pancake syrup, have a dark secret hidden in its branches: cyanide. But fear not! For only its leaves, twigs, seeds and roots contain the deadly toxin. Take caution though when drinking herbal teas made of elderberry leaves, and don't even think about eating the unripe fruits and flowers that contain a toxic alkaloid.Read more at http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/food-and-drink/news-edible-poisons#elzuogrs3Ruo9mQY.99


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