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The fruit goes by many English-language names around the world. "Chayote", the common American English name of the fruit (outside of Louisiana) is from the Spanish word chayote, a derivative of the Nahuatl word chayohtli (pronounced [t͡ʃaˈjoʔt͡ɬi]). [5] It is known as "güisquil" in Guatemala, El Salvador, and "pataste" in Honduras.
Chayote do not 'ripen' per se, Similarly to many other vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots, they simply grow to full size and then age. If it is large firm and green then it is ready to eat. As far as I know it can be safely stored in the fridge. For more info see the external link Gourmet Sleuth--Sonelle 28 June 2005 12:39 (UTC)
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The report may scare people away from eating the fruits and vegetables they need, said Neil Nagata, whose family has grown organic and conventional strawberries in Oceanside, California, for decades.
In a hesperidium, the mesocarp is the inner part of the peel and is commonly removed before eating, as is found in citrus fruit. [8] It is also referred to as albedo or pith . In citron fruit , where the mesocarp is the most prominent part, it is used to produce succade .
Eating more fruits and vegetables increases your intake of antioxidants and fiber, which can reduce cell stress, reduce inflammatory signals, boost healthy gut bacteria, and slow digestion.
Candied orange peel. Candied fruit, also known as glacé fruit, is whole fruit, smaller pieces of fruit, or pieces of peel, placed in heated sugar syrup, which absorbs the moisture from within the fruit and eventually preserves it. Depending on the size and type of fruit, this process can take from several days to several months. [1]
Bananas are rich in nutrients -- but the peels reportedly contain twice the amount of potassium and fiber than the flesh. To eat a banana peel or not to eat a banana peel: That is the question ...