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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. This article received 14 testimonials and 98% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 1,147,169 times.

The kiwifruit, also known as a Chinese gooseberry, looks unappealing at first glance. However, its furry exterior holds a delicious treasure inside, a pretty green (or golden) flesh flecked with black seeds and a white center. There are numerous ways to cut a kiwifruit, depending on whether you like to leave the skin on or off, eat the fruit straight away, or use it for decorative purposes. This article explores some of the techniques.[1]

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 1 Wash the kiwifruit. Washing the kiwifruit ensures that any possible contaminants on the skin, such as bacteria, are not transferred to the fruit itself. This way you will not get sick.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 2 Chop the kiwifruit in half, across the widest part. Use a clean, sharp fruit knife and a chopping board. Depending on the ripeness of the fruit, the knife should cut right through. If it's still a little hard, you may need to slice again to cut through the core.[2]
    • At this point, you can eat the kiwifruit as it is, scooping the flesh out of the skin with a spoon, like you would eat a boiled egg.[3]
    • Some people prefer to remove the small, black seeds from the kiwifruit, but this is completely optional as the seeds are perfectly edible.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 3 Cut the kiwifruit into circular slices. For smaller, more decorative slices of kiwifruit, cut the entire fruit into circular slices, working from one end to the other, discarding the end pieces. Then cut through the diameter of each circle to form small, kiwifruit semicircles.[4]
    • These kiwifruit slices make a great addition to a decorative fruit salad and add a splash of tropical color to the tops of cakes, pavlovas and other desserts.
    • They also make a great bite-sized snack for small children and work well in school lunches. If you want to remove the skin before chopping, just follow the method below.
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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 1 Cut the ends off the kiwifruit. Place the kiwifruit on a chopping board and carefully slice off both ends of the fruit, using a small knife. Don't worry about wasting the fruit, you will need to expose a decent amount of the kiwi fruit's green flesh in order for this method to work.[5]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 2 Insert a spoon between the skin and flesh of the kiwifruit. You can use a regular tablespoon to do this. Try to get the spoon as closely underneath the skin as possible, as this will make the fruit easier to remove.[6]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 3 Rotate the spoon around the kiwifruit, beneath the skin. This will loosen the skin from the fruit. Depending on the size of the spoon, you may need to work on one side of the kiwi first, then switch to the other side to loosen all of the skin.[7]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Kiwi 4 Pop the fruit from the skin. Once all of the skin has been loosened, you should easily be able to slide the entire kiwi fruit out, leaving you with a perfectly smooth, cylindrical fruit.[8]
    • It is also possible to just peel the kiwifruit with a knife, but you will inevitably remove some of the fruit doing it this way, and end up with a strangely-shaped kiwifruit.
  5. 5 Slice the kiwifruit vertically in half. Then slice each half again to form little kiwifruit wedges, perfect for fruit salads or an attractively arranged fruit plate. Alternatively, you can easily dice the kiwifruit into cubes of any size.[9]
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  • Question Should kiwi be stored in the refrigerator? Community Answer Community Answer Yes. 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 9 Helpful 59
  • Question What will happen if I eat the skin? Community Answer Community Answer The 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. 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 27 Helpful 104
  • Question What's the nutritional value of this delicacy? Community Answer Community Answer Kiwifruit 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. 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 22 Helpful 90
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  • Every part of the kiwi fruit is edible, even the fuzzy skin. Thanks Helpful 65 Not Helpful 28
  • Kiwifruit can make your mouth tingle a little bit; it is helpful to serve this fruit with a drink, such as water or milk. Thanks Helpful 43 Not Helpful 18
  • If you have a soft kiwifruit, be aware that it tends to have a more tingly feeling in your mouth than the hard kiwis. Thanks Helpful 35 Not Helpful 15
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  • After cutting your kiwi, try peeling it and pulverizing the "meat" in a blender or food processor. Then mix it with some peach-flavored yogurt to cut the tart taste and add one packet of Truvia. This makes a great dessert!
  • Consider cutting the kiwi fruit over a napkin or dishrag to soak up the juice that squeezes out.
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Warnings

  • Use a sharp knife to cut with; a dull one can easily slip. Thanks Helpful 51 Not Helpful 27
  • Wash fruit before you eat it to remove potentially harmful bacteria. Let it dry well before cutting. Drying with a paper towel will not remove enough moisture because of the fuzz. Thanks Helpful 58 Not Helpful 35
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  • Cutting board
  • Paper towel
  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon (optional)

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kiwi-fruit
  2. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kiwi-fruit
  3. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kiwi-fruit
  4. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kiwi-fruit
  5. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-peel-kiwi_n_2450040
  6. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-peel-kiwi_n_2450040
  7. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-peel-kiwi_n_2450040
  8. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-peel-kiwi_n_2450040
  9. ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-peel-kiwi_n_2450040
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  1. http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/03/quick-tip-how-to-cut-a-kiwi-fruit/
  2. http://www.5dollardinners.com/how-to-cut-a-kiwi/

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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 1,147,169 times. 12 votes - 98% Co-authors: 65 Updated: June 6, 2025 Views: 1,147,169 Categories: Featured Articles | Food Cutting Techniques Article SummaryX

To cut up your kiwi, first rinse it in water to get rid of any dirt. Cut it in half width-wise and scoop the flesh out of the skin to eat, or continue cutting it into small, cylindrical slices for a more decorative effect. The skin is edible, but if you prefer to remove it, slice off both ends of the kiwi and slide a spoon between the skin and flesh. Rotate the spoon around the kiwi to loosen the skin, then pop the fruit from the skin and dice or slice it into quarters to eat. To learn how to tell if a kiwi is ripe and ready to cut, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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