The skin of many types of fruit and vegetables is perfectly fine to eat. This applies, for example, to apples and cucumbers.
According to Voedingscentrum, important nutrients are often found in or just beneath the skin. Therefore, removing it is not always beneficial.
But when it comes to kiwi, the situation is slightly different. This is not only because of the hairy skin, which many people may not want to eat, according to Linda.
Special rules
There are rules governing how much pesticide residue may be present in fruit and vegetables. These rules take into account, among other things, how we normally eat different foods, according to Voedingscentrum.
Also read: This is what can happen when you drink apple cider vinegar daily
For apples and cucumbers, it is assumed that people eat the skin. With kiwi, however, the assumption is that the skin is removed.
According to Voedingscentrum, this means it is not known how much pesticide residue may be present on the kiwi skin itself. The same applies to the skins of bananas and pumpkins, among others.
Here is the recommendation
If you have been eating kiwi with the skin on until now, there is no reason to panic, according to Voedingscentrum. It does not automatically mean that doing so is harmful.
However, if you want to be on the safe side, Voedingscentrum recommends peeling the kiwi before eating it.
Also read: Measles has killed a US adult for the first time in 2026
Another option is to choose organic kiwis. In general, fewer pesticides are used in organic farming, according to Voedingscentrum.
Also read: Spending this much time on social media may double your depression risk
This article is made and published by Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, who may have used AI in the preparation.