Pepino
Fruit◎ Good year-round
Pepino offers a subtly sweet, melon-like flavor with a smooth, creamy texture. Its pale yellow skin and delicate aroma evoke a sense of warmth and freshness, making it an enticing addition to fruit salads and desserts.
Where it comes from
Native to South America, pepino has gained popularity in tropical and subtropical regions, often enjoyed fresh or incorporated into various culinary traditions.
In the kitchen
Pepino is best enjoyed raw in salads or desserts, where its gentle sweetness and refreshing flavor can shine, complementing other fruits beautifully.
Nutrition (per 100g)
50kcalCal
0.6gProtein
0.2gFat
12.0gCarbs
1.5gFiber
Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database