Creative Nature Apricot Kernels are one of the healthiest foods on earth. Grown in the Himalayas, between 6000 & 10, 000 feet, these extremely bitter kernels are similar in taste to almonds & marzipan. It can be used for: Apricot kernels are one of natures richest sources of Amygdalin. Tribes such as the Hunzas, Hopi Indians & the Karakorum live on a traditional diet which is rich in Amygdalin & do not suffer from the most common western diseases. Though one should also mention that such tribes also live in environments with far less environmental pollutants.