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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Cut around the core
• Tips
• Warnings

There are several ways to slice an apple, and not all of them are equally efficient. If you don't have an apple corer, you will need to use a sharp chef's knife or paring knife. In any case, make sure to cut away the core. Apple seeds contain amygdalin, a chemical that releases cyanide when it comes into contact with human digestive enzymes.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Cut around the core

1. Place the apple upright on a cutting board. The apple should stay upright on its own, but you may have to hold it to cut through properly.
2. Take the apple with you when you go out. Now you have an easy-to-eat fruit snack that you can take with you to work or school. The rubber band holds the apple pieces together without exposing the insides to the air. This will prevent the apple from turning brown.
3. Ready.

Tips

• Use a paring knife or a chef's knife. Make sure the knife is sharp enough to cut through the apple easily.
• Cut off your body to avoid cutting yourself. If you do have to cut to yourself, proceed slowly.
• If you eat a few apple seeds, don't worry. To get a lethal dose of cyanide, you would have to chew and swallow about 200 apple seeds, or about 20 cores. It's better to spit out the seeds, but it's okay if you eat a few.

Warnings

• Don't cut your fingers. Be careful not to keep your fingers too close to the blade of the knife while holding the apple.