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QuestionShould kiwi be stored in the refrigerator?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionWhat will happen if I eat the skin?Community AnswerThe skin is full of dietary fibre. Crushed kiwifruit (including the skins) is used in nursing homes in New Zealand to treat and help prevent constipation, and is commonly recommended as an alternative to taking laxatives. It won't harm you if eaten but you may want to blend or crush it, as it is hairy and the texture may not please you.
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QuestionWhat's the nutritional value of this delicacy?Community AnswerKiwifruit is a rich source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins K and E. The skin is a good source of dietary fibre. The seeds contain an omega-3 fatty acid.
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QuestionCan you eat the white-ish center of the kiwi?Community AnswerYes, you can eat all the parts of the kiwi - even the skin! It is completely edible and nutritious.
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QuestionHow do I get the skin off easily?Community AnswerCut half an inch off the ends of the kiwi. Take a soup spoon and insert it right between the fruit and the peel. Gently scoop out the flesh in a circular motion being careful to stay as close to the peel as possible without breaking it.
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QuestionHow long does kiwi stay fresh after cut if I want to make a fruit salad?Community AnswerCut and add the kiwi the day you plan on serving it. When kiwi sits with other fruit and juices for too long, the kiwi becomes soggy.
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QuestionHow can I tell if a kiwi is ripe?Community AnswerIf you squish the kiwi gently in the palm of your hand, and it gives slightly, it's ripe.
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QuestionDo you need to wash the kiwi if you are not eating the skin?Community AnswerYou should to remove the chemicals and pesticides which may be used to grow the fruit.
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QuestionHow many carbs are in a kiwi?Community AnswerAn average kiwi has 10g total carbohydrates, 2.1 g of which are fiber and 6g of which are sugar.
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QuestionShould I remove the white center of the kiwi to make jam?Community AnswerThe middle part of the kiwi is not as sweet as the rest of the kiwi, so remove the white center to get rid of its unpleasant taste and hardness.
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QuestionIs kiwi supposed to be pale yellow inside?Community AnswerYellow kiwis are known as golden kiwis and are sweeter than normal green ones - similar to a mango.
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QuestionCan I eat the seeds of a kiwi?Community AnswerYes, the seeds of a kiwi can be eaten.
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QuestionCan I eat kiwi seeds?Community AnswerYes. You can even eat the skin.
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QuestionIs the white part in the kiwi edible?Community AnswerYes. All parts of the kiwi is edible, even the hairy skin. Eating the white center will cause no harm, provided one isn't allergic to kiwis in general.
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QuestionCan I use this method with golden kiwis as well?Community AnswerOf course! It's still a kiwi.
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QuestionIs there any nutritional value in a kiwi's white center part?Community AnswerYes, there is.
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QuestionHow do I remove seeds from a kiwi?Community AnswerYou can scoop them out with a spoon, or you can eat them.
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QuestionIf I cut an unripe kiwi in half, will it ripen faster?Community AnswerNo, it won't.
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QuestionWhat should I wash the kiwi with?Community AnswerLukewarm water for about ten seconds, rubbing with your fingers. This ensures that pesticides, bacteria, and other chemicals are removed.
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QuestionHow do I keep it once it is cut?Community AnswerKeep it in an air tight container or just eat it.
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QuestionWhy do some say not to eat the core of the kiwi fruit?Community AnswerSome people think it doesn’t taste as good. But, it is perfectly fine and it is way too much effort to scoop out the core and to throw it away.
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