Can you eat kiwi skin?

Have you always peeled your kiwis before eating them, and it never crossed your mind to swallow even a tiny piece of skin? The following may change your mind, because contrary to what many people think, kiwi skin is completely edible and even has many benefits.

 

Why should you eat the skin of your kiwi?

"Yes, you can eat the kiwi skin," says nutritionist Maggie. In addition to being totally edible, the kiwi skin is full of active ingredients and nutrients that are beneficial to our bodies, such as magnesium and zinc.

It is therefore good for our body, thanks to the minerals and various vitamins it contains. "In particular, it contains vitamin E and vitamin C, two natural anti-inflammatories that strengthen the immune system and improve the appearance of the skin," adds the specialist.

In kiwi skin, there is also folate, a nutrient that can reduce the risk of several cancers and certain heart diseases. "By eating a whole kiwi, you increase your fiber intake by 50%," says Magie Moon.

Remember, fibre is essential, since it helps with good digestion and naturally lowers cholesterol levels.

 

How to eat kiwi skin?

Certainly, at first glance, this hairy skin does not necessarily attract you, neither its texture, nor its color ... However, do not stop there! Before biting into your kiwi (yes, yes, like an apple!), wash it well. Try to choose organic or opt for the "Zero Pesticide Residue" label.

In addition to biting into it, you can cut it into thin slices for breakfast or a snack during the day. And if you really don't like the skin, why not add it to a smoothie with other fruits? The texture will no longer be a hindrance to enjoy the benefits of it skin.

 

Tips for selection, preparation and storage

The kiwis are a robust fruit that can be kept for a long time, you can better enjoy their benefits with these few methods:

 

Selecting

• If you plan to eat the kiwi skin, look for smaller fruits, as they tend to have softer skin than larger varieties.
• Look for fruit with smooth skin and not too blemished to the touch. If the kiwifruit is extremely firm, it is not ripe enough, but if it looks too soft, it is too ripe.
• Some research suggests that organic kiwi fruit may have more antioxidants than conventionally grown fruit.

 

Preparing

• Wash the outside of the kiwi fruit before eating it to remove any dirt, germs or pesticides.
• Soak the fruit for 15 minutes in a mixture of baking soda and water to help remove more residue than rinsing with water alone.
• Kiwi fruit are generally considered to have low pesticide residues, but washing them is still a good idea because the fruit may have picked up other contaminants during processing, packaging, or transportation.

 

Storing

• Kiwis are generally harvested when they are not yet ripe and continue to ripen during storage.
• As the ripening process slows down in cold weather, kiwifruit should be ripened at room temperature and then placed in the refrigerator once they are ready for consumption.
• Once refrigerated, they can last up to four weeks.