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It's native to Peru but also grows in New Zealand, California and other subtropical and temperate climates. Pepino is also known as Mellowfruit, Treemelon and Sweet Cucumber. This exotic-looking fruit has a smooth, glossy, golden skin streaked with violet. It can range in size from a plum to a large papaya. The perfumy yellow-gold flesh is somewhat juicy and mild tasting, like a combination of cantaloupe and cucumber. [www.QinSen.com]
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Choose those that are fragrant and give slightly to palm pressure. Ripe pepinos should have a deep golden background color. [www.QinSen.com]
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Ripen at room temperature then keep in the refrigerator up to a few days.

Uses & Preparation:
Peel before eating out of hand. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Use in fruit salads. The center seed portion can be eaten as well.

Availability:
Year-round with the best supply in January and July.