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    What are health benefits of tamarillo?
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    Tamarillo is packed full of vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C and E, riboflavin, calcium, manganese and many more. They also contain chlorogenic acid, which may help to lower blood sugar levels.
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    My tamarillos are green. Can I eat them like a normal tomato?
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    Unripened tamarillos are not palatable to most people. If they are ripe, then yes, you could eat them like a normal tomato. You might prefer them without the skins.
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    Tamarillos contain a very hard woody bit inside - what's the best way of locating an removing this before breaking your teeth?
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    Use a tool that cleans chile peppers, bell peppers, and tomatoes. It's like an elongated melon baller.
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    Can I eat green tamarillo tomatoes?
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    Most people find unripened tamarillo unpalatable and very sour. It's likely that you won't like them but you can if you want to.
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