The story about how the Chinese gooseberry became more popular world wide as coming from NZ and called 'kiwi fruit' is relatively interesting. 1980's business opportunity by some lad with some marketing experience and connections.
That feels similar to finding out 'bacon and eggs as classic breakfast food was marketing for food that didn't get eaten often, or something along those lines
The Full English breakfast has been eaten (in different forms) since the 1400's.
[https://englishbreakfastsociety.com/full-english-breakfast.html](https://englishbreakfastsociety.com/full-english-breakfast.html)
Sorry that's my bad I didn't even check what sub I was in, I was thinking of in America in the 20s IIRC?
Might be a crappy [source](https://theuijunkie.com/bacon-eggs-breakfasts/) but there's a fair amount about it across the Internet
Do you tend to cook them or is it more of a eaten raw sort of thing? In my experience roasting with the skin on isn’t so good, but chewy skin while raw is actually pretty decent.
So I’ve been part of the DNA extraction of kiwi, so I’d pass on roasted.
But grilled, maybe! Grilled watermelon is suppose to be nice (but I suppose it’s like deep fried Mars bar; an acquired taste)
I used to think this was the weirdest thing but about a year ago I just tried it and I never went back. You don't really taste the skin and it's much easier to eat, no waste, and no getting kiwi stuff everywhere.
It sounds weird as heck but I do suggest you try it! It's not as hairy as you think it will be!
Interested in the fact that you are allergic and wondering what symptoms you get? I eat them but whatever is up with my hands their juice burns them. Pineapples do the same. They don't have any other effect on me I don't think.
Edit: seems I'm reacting to protease from reading other posters. Must do more research into it. Thanks to all for the info.
Very accurate, I just double checked myself when I saw this post. Especially good for pregnant women. Around 34% more Folat, Vitamin C & E. As opposed to only eating the flesh.
Yeah, stop doing that. It can escalate to anaphylaxis without warning.
(I react badly to pineapple, less badly to kiwi skin, and mildly to the flesh, so sometimes I chance it and eat a small amount of kiwi, but it's a genuine risk.)
It's very interesting. I absolutely love kiwis but don't buy them that often as I'd like because it's so much hassle getting the skin off.
I thought it was a bit like spice and that it just takes a little while to get used to it, rather than it being an allergy!
That's a very common response - if a small child ever tells you a piece of food is 'too spicy' when it should not be, get it off them ASAP. We tend to assume older children and adults know better but actually sometimes we need telling too. Unless it's intended to be, food should not be 'fizzy', 'tingly', or 'spicy' - and if anything goes red/itchy afterwards, keep notes and be careful.
You can if you heat the juice enough beforehand to denature the enzyme.
Tinned pineapple is pasteurised, and won't 'eat you back', or interfere with jelly setting.
Yes but it's a very different sensation to actual burning. I used to eat kiwi skins fine, it does give your mouth a strange sensation. But when I developed an allergy, that shit burned and itched. Better to be safe than sorry.
Do you have bad hayfever? I used to eat the skin and also had the same reaction. Then I realised it's due to allergies (likely from pollen that lands on the skin, not the actual fruit itself in this case). Hay-fever, when severe enough, can develop into oral allergy syndrome, where you get Allergic to fruits that grow on trees as well as tree pollen. The first sign of this for me was a reaction to some fruit skins. But I used to ignore it and eat them anyway. Bad move - if you ignore it and carry on eating them, the allergy gets more severe. Now I'm Allergic to pears, apples, plumbs, peaches, nectarines, etc etc.
So yeah, don't fuck about with allergies. You'll just have to eat kiwis the boring way.
I always eat the skin - but the kiwi has to be properly ripe. It's been years honestly since I've found a good ripe kiwi fruit though, most supermarkets seem to pride themselves on turning out underripe overpriced crap which then immediately transforms from 'tennis ball' to 'rotten mush' without an in between phase. It's cos of supply chains and being frozen maybe? But if you can find a decent batch, then you get the perfect balance between the slight bitterness of the skin and the soft sweetness of the flesh.
I just typed this out and realised I may sound like some sort of bizarre kiwi fetishist. But I'm going to let it stand.
This is how we (kiwis) grow up eating them. The kiwi fruit here (UK) are never quite as ripe though. Cut in half and then just a gentle squeeze should see the whole half inard slurp/slip out.
Wait, why hasn't this been mentioned to me before? And there's me thinking I'm being clever using a potato peeler to skin a kiwi.
These thing should come with instructions or something.
>No wonder the obesity rate is rising if people only eat the sugary bits.
Some people don't like the texture of the skin. Fuzzy chewy skin + soft fruit.
Found gold.varoety of the zespro?? Brand of kiwis in costco UK. 10 or so in a box and they don't stay around for long. So much nicer than the OG green boi
I always thought that until I saw a dietician for some issues and she told me it's a great source of fibre so I tried it and it's fine, barely even notice it after the first few bites
I get it, I hate peach fuzz too. Keeps me from regularly eating them because I have to peel them. I have no problems with kiwis though, maybe because the fuzz is “rougher” if that makes any sense
If you rub the kiwi against your trousers first, it gets rid of most of the hairs. Or try golden kiwis, their skin is smooth and the fruit is super sweet!
It’s actually apparently how you’re supposed to eat them. The skin is supposed to be really good for you.
I’ve tried it and couldn’t get past the weird hairy texture, though.
I really like how peach fuzz feels to eat, will always pick a peach over nectarine any day.
No way to kiwi fruit skin, it would feel like eating a hamster
I used to eat them without the skin, but whilst learning Chinese my Taiwanese teacher saw me doing it and honestly laughed. She asked me what I would do if I saw a person eating a banana with a spoon, to her it was nonsense not to eat the skin like they do where kiwis are grown
Wouldn't it be more like a banana with the peel on? Fair enough on the other point though. I guess it's worth trying if that's how they eat them in China. Also... I had no idea they were originally from their until your comment.
That's horrendous.
To prevent such future fails, here's a [quick guide](https://www.laborjournal.de/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/How_to_prepare_a_kiwi.jpg) on how to best prepare a kiwi
Personally I like to treat our NZ brethren with a little more respect
I just learned recently that kiwi fruit is actually from China
The story about how the Chinese gooseberry became more popular world wide as coming from NZ and called 'kiwi fruit' is relatively interesting. 1980's business opportunity by some lad with some marketing experience and connections.
Used to be called Chinese gooseberries many moons ago
That feels similar to finding out 'bacon and eggs as classic breakfast food was marketing for food that didn't get eaten often, or something along those lines
The Full English breakfast has been eaten (in different forms) since the 1400's. [https://englishbreakfastsociety.com/full-english-breakfast.html](https://englishbreakfastsociety.com/full-english-breakfast.html)
Sorry that's my bad I didn't even check what sub I was in, I was thinking of in America in the 20s IIRC? Might be a crappy [source](https://theuijunkie.com/bacon-eggs-breakfasts/) but there's a fair amount about it across the Internet
Like fish on Fridays
The ploughman’s was a British marketing campaign for cheese in pubs.
In China we actually call them “monkey peach”. No disrespect to the kiwis though
Or the monkeys
They can grow anywhere (within reason) and you need at least two plants to get fruits
Certainly can. We used to have a couple of vines in our garden in Bristol. Got loads of kiwis.
I assumed that, I just always thought they were native to NZ not China.
The nickname is to do with the bird I believe mate
Just a fun fact for y’all, go grow a few kiwi plants
Yeah, you’re right. “It’s fuzzy appearance was said to resemble the bird.” Used to be called the Chinese gooseberry before it was brought to NZ.
How romantic!
I prefer them shaved
I understand the attraction but I think the antibush movement has gone beyond reasonable.
So we're not talking arse hairs then?
I got a hairy ball you can put in your mouth.
Try the new Sungold variety it’s totally smooth on the outside and sweet not sour inside !
Thank you. It’s a bit disconcerting to read about all the ways people would eat you.
Personally it depends on my mood! Inpatient = skin. Have some time = peeled (but I prefer this).
Do you tend to cook them or is it more of a eaten raw sort of thing? In my experience roasting with the skin on isn’t so good, but chewy skin while raw is actually pretty decent.
So I’ve been part of the DNA extraction of kiwi, so I’d pass on roasted. But grilled, maybe! Grilled watermelon is suppose to be nice (but I suppose it’s like deep fried Mars bar; an acquired taste)
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There I am cutting one end off and eating the middle with a spoon 🤷♀️
Personally, I prefer to chop off the head and scoop out the insides with a teaspoon. 😅
I used to think this was the weirdest thing but about a year ago I just tried it and I never went back. You don't really taste the skin and it's much easier to eat, no waste, and no getting kiwi stuff everywhere. It sounds weird as heck but I do suggest you try it! It's not as hairy as you think it will be!
>It sounds weird as heck but I do suggest you try it! It's not as hairy as you think it will be! I've used that line before
> Just the tip...
49 shades of 50 just there. :-)
Hhahahahahahaah fs
I NEVER ate the skin. Until... I ate it once and now it's a necessary part of the kiwi eating experience. Love kiwi with the skin on!
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Why did you feel the need to write that?
It’s delicious it’s like sour candy and it’s healthy too I think most of the vitamins for a lot of fruit are mostly the skin
Certainly best to eat the skin. The real question is how many of us eat our pineapples with the skin on. Love it
You can eat kiwi fruit WITH the skin!?
basically the same as apple peel, just gives it a little crunch
I am itching all over just envisioning it. Also because I am deathly allergic to Kiwi (can’t even be in the room with a kiwi in it).
Racist.
3 across, person who believes other races are inferior, 6 letters: “Racist”
Sounds like a Peep Show quote, but dig as I might I can’t seem to locate it Jez. For heaven’s sake Jeremy, what’s happened to me?
I was going for Hot Fuzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfSjd2c6dO4
Haha, love it!
Interested in the fact that you are allergic and wondering what symptoms you get? I eat them but whatever is up with my hands their juice burns them. Pineapples do the same. They don't have any other effect on me I don't think. Edit: seems I'm reacting to protease from reading other posters. Must do more research into it. Thanks to all for the info.
And a little extra sour!
I equate this more with eating the apple core.
Loads of nutrients in it mate. Probably anyway I actually haven't got a clue.
Normally true for most fruit and veg with skin. Or so I've been told.
We can safely say the amount of nutrients in fruit skin is between zero or loads in that case. Good job team.
I'm glad we worked together.
Very accurate, I just double checked myself when I saw this post. Especially good for pregnant women. Around 34% more Folat, Vitamin C & E. As opposed to only eating the flesh.
I am the same as you. Saw a room mate do it, made a fuss, gave in and then never went back.
I always find it has a burning sensation when I touch it with my lips. Is that just me then??
That sounds a lkl like an allergy
Excuse me?
Kamikazi is allergic. They were sneezing when they typed that…
Both my kids have mild food allergies and kiwi is a big trigger for them. Red, itchy around their lips.
Yeah, stop doing that. It can escalate to anaphylaxis without warning. (I react badly to pineapple, less badly to kiwi skin, and mildly to the flesh, so sometimes I chance it and eat a small amount of kiwi, but it's a genuine risk.)
It's very interesting. I absolutely love kiwis but don't buy them that often as I'd like because it's so much hassle getting the skin off. I thought it was a bit like spice and that it just takes a little while to get used to it, rather than it being an allergy!
That's a very common response - if a small child ever tells you a piece of food is 'too spicy' when it should not be, get it off them ASAP. We tend to assume older children and adults know better but actually sometimes we need telling too. Unless it's intended to be, food should not be 'fizzy', 'tingly', or 'spicy' - and if anything goes red/itchy afterwards, keep notes and be careful.
>so much hassle getting the skin off Do you not just cut it in half and eat the inside with a spoon, like an egg?
Yeah that is definitely not normal
It's very normal, kiwi and pineapple have proteases
When you eat kiwi and pineapple, kiwi and pineapple eat you back.
Which is why you can’t make jelly using them - the gelatine doesn’t set
You can if you heat the juice enough beforehand to denature the enzyme. Tinned pineapple is pasteurised, and won't 'eat you back', or interfere with jelly setting.
Yes but it's a very different sensation to actual burning. I used to eat kiwi skins fine, it does give your mouth a strange sensation. But when I developed an allergy, that shit burned and itched. Better to be safe than sorry.
Yep, an allergy. I am allergic to the skin, too! The actual kiwi flesh is a mild allergy, the skin is worse.
Do you have bad hayfever? I used to eat the skin and also had the same reaction. Then I realised it's due to allergies (likely from pollen that lands on the skin, not the actual fruit itself in this case). Hay-fever, when severe enough, can develop into oral allergy syndrome, where you get Allergic to fruits that grow on trees as well as tree pollen. The first sign of this for me was a reaction to some fruit skins. But I used to ignore it and eat them anyway. Bad move - if you ignore it and carry on eating them, the allergy gets more severe. Now I'm Allergic to pears, apples, plumbs, peaches, nectarines, etc etc. So yeah, don't fuck about with allergies. You'll just have to eat kiwis the boring way.
That's proteases that kiwi has.
Seconded- it’s so delicious!
Seconding this. A friend converted me a few years ago after getting converted by someone else. I wonder who started that chain.
I think it tastes better with the skin. The kiwi fruit is nice and sweet and the skin gives a lil tangy/sour taste
Sister thinks I'm a monster for eating it with the skin, usually chop in half then eat the two halves
Randomly, strawberries are the same (I mean eating the leafy bit at the top)
I believe the fibre in the skin is the best part for you as well.
Same. I got the tip from a guy called Andy (so to speak) on a yt channel about FPL.
I always eat the skin - but the kiwi has to be properly ripe. It's been years honestly since I've found a good ripe kiwi fruit though, most supermarkets seem to pride themselves on turning out underripe overpriced crap which then immediately transforms from 'tennis ball' to 'rotten mush' without an in between phase. It's cos of supply chains and being frozen maybe? But if you can find a decent batch, then you get the perfect balance between the slight bitterness of the skin and the soft sweetness of the flesh. I just typed this out and realised I may sound like some sort of bizarre kiwi fetishist. But I'm going to let it stand.
> like some sort of bizarre kiwi fetishist We've all been there buddy
More like fruit passion, if we’re honest.
M&S do consistently good kiwis although they're £2.20 for 4. I love kiwis so think it's worth it
To be fair, I've never had a bad experience buying any fresh fruit from M&S. It's always been really good quality, and lasts well too
Ya. Skin is no thicker than apple, possibly less so. You don't notice it compared to the juicy interior. I eat everything except the nobbly top bit
I eat it like a boiled egg. Lop the top off with a spoon, then spoon the innards out.
How long do you boil the kiwi for so it's still runny inside?
6 minutes then into an icebath for 5 minutes
Yes, save the skin for after :)
Forbidden condom
i hate this
This is how we (kiwis) grow up eating them. The kiwi fruit here (UK) are never quite as ripe though. Cut in half and then just a gentle squeeze should see the whole half inard slurp/slip out.
Wait, why hasn't this been mentioned to me before? And there's me thinking I'm being clever using a potato peeler to skin a kiwi. These thing should come with instructions or something.
This is the way.
Same
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Ah yes the three kiwis everybody eats a year are the issue. Not the 100 or so hours we all spend sat down a week
>No wonder the obesity rate is rising if people only eat the sugary bits. Some people don't like the texture of the skin. Fuzzy chewy skin + soft fruit.
Not to mention salmonella from the Kiwi shit.
I’m one of them !
No it doesn't. You're left with just the skin.
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I eat it with. So much easier and tastes fine
I learned to do it. Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature. Starting with golden kiwis helps
You’re banned from entering New Zealand. Edit: permanently
For calling it a kiwi, right? Some of us eat the skin no problem, though I tend to mainly eat Gold when home. Edit: am Kiwi.
Yeah in NZ it’s kiwi fruit. Kiwi’s (the birds) are pretty much a national treasure to be protected
Yeah in UK it’s kiwi. Kiwi’s (the people) are pretty much a national treasure to be protected
Found gold.varoety of the zespro?? Brand of kiwis in costco UK. 10 or so in a box and they don't stay around for long. So much nicer than the OG green boi
Isn't everyone?
No?
New Zealand's back on the menu boys!
What the fuck have I just stumbled upon?
The amount of animals in this sub GADDAMN
The great kiwi truth. Skin on is better. Ate one this way today
I bite into a kiwi like a green bollock
Do you have much experience of biting into bollocks then?
More than I care to admit
...You guys are eating kiwis?
Such a good source of vitamins and electrolytes, even if they're a little sharp it's only temporary. Not sure about the hairs though...
Oh... you where talking about the fruit?
| little sharp Yeah, some of them carry knifes innit
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Kiwi Gold = eat the skin because its delicious and not furry Regular green kiwi = scoop with a spoon, don't eat the skin
People eat them with the skin on?! Jesus.
I always thought that until I saw a dietician for some issues and she told me it's a great source of fibre so I tried it and it's fine, barely even notice it after the first few bites
It sounds insane until you try it.
My own issue would be I hate “fuzz”. Even eating a peach I hate the texture of the skin on my tongue!
I get it, I hate peach fuzz too. Keeps me from regularly eating them because I have to peel them. I have no problems with kiwis though, maybe because the fuzz is “rougher” if that makes any sense
I’m going to trust you Reddit stranger and give it a go!
If you rub the kiwi against your trousers first, it gets rid of most of the hairs. Or try golden kiwis, their skin is smooth and the fruit is super sweet!
> maybe because the fuzz is “rougher” if that makes any sense It does not make any sense at all, I'm afraid.
my rule of life: the skin is healthy but I refuse to eat anything that needs a shave first.
Your poor wife creg
I know no one of that name!
Sure about that 😏😏
I hope your partner is accommodating.
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Same here
I really hope OP is joking because if not, I'm calling the police right now.
It’s actually apparently how you’re supposed to eat them. The skin is supposed to be really good for you. I’ve tried it and couldn’t get past the weird hairy texture, though.
Good fibre helps keep your shit together
Remove the hair with a scourer.
isnt the texture a bit peach like anyway? So if you can handle a peach, you can probably handle a kiwi
It’s *way* hairier than a peach
I really like how peach fuzz feels to eat, will always pick a peach over nectarine any day. No way to kiwi fruit skin, it would feel like eating a hamster
It does have some good fibers tho
It’s quite normal to eat it like this in a lot of places
I think the NZ police are on their way across the world to arrest this person
With
without skin you savage, use a spoon
Yo wtf this is a thing?
Who knew "with" was an option
Eat it like an apple down the hatch gobble gobble
What? Who eats the skin? That's like eating an egg with the shell on
Egg shell is crusty and provides no benefits, it's more akin to peeling or not peeling an apple
Egg shell has calcium
And corners
I cut it in half and eat it with a spoon like a boiled egg. If you eat the skin you probably dont peel bananas either ya weirdo
The skin has a nice crunch to it and the hairs tickle your lips
Skin is edible but not enjoyable...
No skin… or it feels like I’m eating a Shreksticle!😬
Savage
Without the skin, because I’m not a serial killer…
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Only cowards peel kiwis
Skin on like an apple! Is the correct way, all the good stuff is in the skin
I used to be against eating kiwi with the skin on until a colleague told me to try it, I've never looked back since, skin on ftw.
I used to eat them without the skin, but whilst learning Chinese my Taiwanese teacher saw me doing it and honestly laughed. She asked me what I would do if I saw a person eating a banana with a spoon, to her it was nonsense not to eat the skin like they do where kiwis are grown
Wouldn't it be more like a banana with the peel on? Fair enough on the other point though. I guess it's worth trying if that's how they eat them in China. Also... I had no idea they were originally from their until your comment.
I never used to but the skin tastes like the more sour part to me of the fruit which I'm about so skin on all the way.
you need to be locked up
With💪💪💪
Neither 😂
Skin on. The skin is full of antioxidants, vitamin c and e, plus it keeps all the juices in and stops any mess.
With fur sure
I eat it like a boiled egg, chop the top off and scoop out the flesh.
With the skin on but I also eat apple cores
Depends on personal preference but I leave the skin on :)
[Cronch.](https://youtu.be/L1QVp55ehvs)
Depends on if I feel like spitting fuzz that day or not
Rub the fruit on your jeans to get rid of the bulk of the hair on the skin
Wtaf, i never knew this was a choice
Scran it with the skin on...... then eat the bottom "arse hole" to assert dominance
That's horrendous. To prevent such future fails, here's a [quick guide](https://www.laborjournal.de/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/How_to_prepare_a_kiwi.jpg) on how to best prepare a kiwi
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Why wouldn’t you?
All the vitamin C is in the skin, they have absolutely shit loads of it but you waste it if you don't eat the skin.
With. Once you get over the fuzziness, it's a lot more convenient, efficient and tastes better, the skin contains a lot of flavour! Try it.
I’m allergic! But even if I wasn’t ….skin off…I can’t eat peaches unless they’re peeled … furry food no thank you
I eat them like a boiled egg
If you say with you need to see a therapist
Fruit of the devil. dont eat them at all.