What happens if you eat the skin of a kiwi?

Hi Ivy, you asked “what are the consequences of eating a kiwi fruit”, but I merged it with “can I eat the skin of a kiwi fruit”. I love eating all the kiwi fruit rather than cooking it. It's not the most attractive skin though. It's brown and looks all hairy. read more

When eating kiwifruit, traditionally the kiwi is cut in half and the tangy fruit inside is scooped out from the skin. However, the skin of a kiwi is completely edible. “The skin is loaded with even more fiber and vitamin C than the fruit inside,” says Marek. read more

Eating the kiwi fruit with its skin intact is a great way to eat something sweet but still low in calories. You can consume a kiwi whole on its own, in a fruit salad or use it as a natural meat tenderizer. read more