Amygdalin is hydrolysed by two enzymes (amygdalin hydrolase and prunasin hydrolase) most correctly in crushed, moistened kernels, leading to the formation of HCN and glucoseAn antidotal mixture of inhaled amyl nitrate and intravenous sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate are sometimes indicated. The IPCS/CEC (1993) overview of antidotes for cyanide… Read More