Pulp

usgb/pʌlp/
noun

The soft, juicy part inside a fruit or vegetable.

I squeezed the orange to get the juice, and discarded the pulp.
Visual representation of "pulp" - The soft, juicy part inside a fruit or vegetable.

Often appears as...

  • fruit pulp
  • vegetable pulp
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Texture Indication

Pulp suggests a specific texture, often used to describe the blendability and softness of fruits and vegetables.

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The ripe avocado had the perfect pulp for guacamole.
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Culinary Uses

In cooking, 'pulp' implies the usable, flavorful part of produce, often requiring extraction or separation.

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We added banana pulp to the smoothie for natural sweetness.
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