11 unexpected parts of food you never knew you could eat

Avocado pits are edible when made into flour and extracts.olindana/Getty Images

• You might be surprised to learn that you can eat kiwi skins, banana peels, and watermelon rinds.
• Though often discarded, pineapple cores are a great source of vitamin C.
• Orange and lemon peels can also be zested to add flavor to dishes.
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Many parts of foods people eat every day end up being thrown away or composted.

However, you might be surprised to find that foods like kiwi skins, banana peels, and watermelon rinds are completely safe — and even beneficial — to eat.

Here are 11 unexpected parts of food you never knew you could eat.