meaning of epicarp is incorrectly written and it should be written as "Epicarp" being its meaning:
"Epicarp " of Greek origin, ( epi:sobre and karpos: fruit ): " what is about fruit " therefore it is the skin of all types of fruit. It is a protective layer that contains cellulose, essential oils, pigments, enzymes, vitamins...Often we remove the skin of the fruit to remove chemical contaminants, but also remove the best fruits. Hence the importance of organic farming