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10 Foods That Are Beautiful on the Inside

10 fruits and vegetables that are prettier when you slice them open, from chioggia beets to watermelon radishes
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All our lives, we've been hearing the same old sayings: Don't judge a book by its cover. It's what's on the inside that counts. All very true, of course—even when it comes to food. These fruits and veggies are all a little rough around the edges on their exteriors—but when you cut into them, you'll reveal an interior that's so gorgeous you might not even want to eat them (but, let's be real, you will). From candy-striped chioggia beets to watermelon radishes, here are 10 foods that are beautiful on the inside.

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    Watermelon Radishes

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    Pineapples

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    Carrots

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    Grapefruit

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    ..Or Any Citrus, Really

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    Cucumber

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    Zach DeSart
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    Tomatoes

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    Danny Kim
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    Pomegranates

Danielle Walsh is the assistant web editor at Bon Appétit, and has also written for New York Magazine's Grub Street. She loves Korean food, tacos, and whiskey, and is trying really, really hard to like sardines. ... Read More
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