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Last Updated: January 1, 2025 Approved

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  • Using a Serrated Knife or Vegetable Peeler
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  • Peeling kiwifruit with a spoon
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  • Removing the Skin
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This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 92% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 319,673 times.

Kiwifruit (also known as Chinese gooseberries, or "kiwi" for short) is a versatile fruit often used in salads, dressings, marinades, pavlovas, and as a fruit topping for ice cream. The enzymes in kiwifruit also make it an excellent tenderizer for meat.[1]

The delicate flesh of the kiwifruit requires careful peeling to avoid damaging the fruit by gouging or splitting. Removing the skin with a knife or vegetable peeler is a common method, as is scooping out the flesh with a spoon. You can even blanch a kiwifruit to remove the skin. Here are three methods for peeling a kiwifruit.

Removing Kiwi Skin

To peel a kiwi, you can use a serrated knife or vegetable peeler. Use slow and steady motions. If you don't have a peeler, you can use a spoon; just cut the ends off a kiwi, place it end-side down, and then scoop out the fruit.

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Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Using a Serrated Knife or Vegetable Peeler

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  1. Step 1 Hold the kiwifruit firmly in your non-dominant hand. 1 Hold the kiwifruit firmly in your non-dominant hand.
  2. Step 2 Place the blade of the knife or peeler at the top of the kiwifruit. 2 Place the blade of the knife or peeler at the top of the kiwifruit. Use your dominant hand to hold the peeler or knife. Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 3 Apply gentle pressure until you feel the skin give under the blade. You may need to make a small nick in the skin to get a hold.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 4 Use a sawing motion to peel from the bottom to the top of the kiwifruit - peeling away from your hand to avoid accidentally cutting yourself. Peel gently – don't cut deeply or you'll remove too much of the flesh of the fruit.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 5 Work your way around the whole kiwifruit using the gentle sawing motion.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Peeling kiwifruit with a spoon

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 1 Cut off both ends of the kiwifruit using a serrated paring knife.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 2 Slip a spoon in between the skin and the flesh of the fruit (a tablespoon is usually a good size of spoon to use). The back of the spoon should rest against the inside of the skin.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 3 Apply a small amount of pressure against the skin and gently turn the kiwifruit with your other hand, scooping the flesh away from the skin. When the spoon gets back to the starting point, the kiwifruit should pop out of the skin.
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Removing the Skin

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  1. Step 1 Fill a pot with enough water to cover the kiwifruit. 1 Fill a pot with enough water to cover the kiwifruit. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 2 Drop the whole kiwifruit into the boiling water and blanch it for 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Peel a Kiwi 3 Scoop the kiwifruit out of the boiling water and run it under cold water. When it's cool to the touch, you should be able to peel the skin off with your fingers.
  4. Step 4 Finished. 4 Finished.
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  • Question If I blanch the kiwi in the boiling water, will it taste different? Community Answer Community Answer No, it won't taste much different, but it will change the texture pretty drastically. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 14
  • Question Are kiwis a good fruit for weight loss? Community Answer Community Answer Kiwis are low in calories, so they can be a good snack choice if you're trying to lose weight. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 10
  • Question What constitutes a portion of blueberries? Community Answer Community Answer 1/2 a cup. If you weigh your food to determine serving size, a 1/2-cup serving of fresh blueberries equals approximately 75 grams or 2.6 ounces. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 8
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  • Originally from China, kiwifruit is grown in large quantities in New Zealand, Australia, South America, and parts of Europe.[2] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If you need to ripen a kiwifruit, you can leave it out at room temperature for a few days. To speed up the process, place it in a brown paper bag with a banana, apple, or pear. The ethylene gas these fruits emit helps the kiwifruit ripen faster. Thanks Helpful 54 Not Helpful 27
  • There is a quick and simple way to peel kiwifruit with a teaspoon. This method works best with fruit that is ripe but not too soft. First, cut off both ends of a kiwi. Then slip a teaspoon just under the skin, matching the spoon’s curve to the curve of the fruit. Now slide the spoon around the kiwi to separate the fruit from the skin, being careful not to dig the spoon into the flesh. Once the spoon has been completely run around the fruit, it will easily slip out of the skin in one smooth piece! Thanks Helpful 43 Not Helpful 25
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Warnings

  • Don't boil a kiwifruit that is overripe. The flesh is too soft, and you'll end up with nothing but mushy pulp. If this does happen, make kiwi jam or relish! Thanks Helpful 23 Not Helpful 8
  • The enzymes in kiwifruit will cause gelatine and aspic to not set; kiwifruit also curdles milk, making it an undesirable addition to homemade ice cream.[3] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need

  • Kiwifruit
  • Serrated knife
  • Serrated vegetable peeler (optional)
  • Spoon
  • Pot

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References

  1. ↑ Christine Ingram, Cooking Ingredients, p. 390, (2005), ISBN 1-84477-441-4
  2. ↑ Christine Ingram, Cooking Ingredients, p. 390, (2005), ISBN 1-84477-441-4
  3. ↑ Christine Ingram, Cooking Ingredients, p. 390, (2005), ISBN 1-84477-441-4

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Jennifer Levasseur Reviewed by: Jennifer Levasseur Personal Chef This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 319,673 times. 5 votes - 92% Co-authors: 23 Updated: January 1, 2025 Views: 319,673 Categories: Featured Articles | Fruits and Vegetables | Peeling Food Article SummaryX

To peel a kiwi, start by holding it in your non-dominant hand. Then, grab a knife with your other hand and place the blade at the top of the kiwi. Using a sawing motion, peel a section of the skin off the kiwi, going from the top of the kiwi to the bottom. Repeat around the entire kiwi until all of the skin is off! To learn how to peel a kiwi using a spoon, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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