Tag: Exocarp

The outer layer of a citrus fruit is often called both a peel and a rind, but the two terms are not always interchangeable. Understanding the difference between a fruit's skin and a fruit's rind comes down to thickness, texture, and botanical context.

Did you know that fruits like apples are botanically not true berries, but rather 'pomes' where the fleshy edible part comes from the flower's receptacle? To truly understand which layer of fruit is edible, one must first grasp the basic botanical structure, known as the pericarp.