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What happens if you swallow a lemon seed?

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    Are lemon seed poisonous?What happens if you 
    swallow a lemon seed? Lemon seeds are not  
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    poisonous if ingested. However, they can have a 
    bitter taste due to the presence of a substance  
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    called limonin, which is found in the seeds and 
    rinds of citrus fruits. While they're not harmful,  
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    they aren't typically eaten because of their 
    bitter taste and hard texture. That being said,  
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    it's not recommended to consume large amounts of 
    lemon seeds, or any fruit seeds for that matter,  
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    due to their potential to cause digestive 
    issues if eaten in large quantities. But  
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    swallowing a lemon seed by accident should not 
    cause any harm. If you're juicing a lemon or  
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    preparing a dish that requires a lemon, 
    you can remove the seeds before using it  
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    to avoid the bitter taste or any potential 
    choking hazard, especially for children.
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What happens if you swallow a lemon seed?
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