Originally grown wild in China, Kiwi fruit is fruit (technically a berry) oval in shape, roughly the size of an egg and has a thin, russet-brown skin covered with short, stiff hairs ( these hairs are called “trichomes“).
The ripe flesh of kiwifruit is green and contains tiny black edible seeds. The flesh of kiwi has a unique sweet – tart and slightly acidic flavor.
Average length of a kiwifruit is 3 inches (8 cm). Average diameter of kiwifruit is 2 inches (5 cm). Average weight of kiwifruit can be around 80 grams (2.8 ounces or 0.17 pounds).
Scientific name of Kiwifruit
Actinidia Deliciosa
Other names of Kiwifruit
- Kiwi
- Chinese gooseberry
Calories by source in Kiwifruit
- Calories by carbohydrate in Kiwifruit = 87%
- Calories by fat in Kiwifruit = 7%
- Calories by protein in Kiwifruit = 6%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Kiwifruit
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Kiwifruit = 79%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Kiwifruit = 8%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Kiwifruit = 13%
Nutrition facts of Kiwifruit
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.52 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.14 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.66 | GRAM | 5% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Kiwifruit, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Kiwifruit, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Kiwifruit
- Unripe kiwi fruit is green in color or will have greenish undertone under its brown color
- Fresh kiwi fruit is firm but not hard to the touch (it should give in a little when pressed)
- Over ripe old kiwi fruits will become mushy and will feel soft when pressed gently
- Generally, the “gentle squeeze” test is performed to check the freshness of kiwi fruit
- Bad kiwi fruits will have acidic smell
- Under ripe kiwi fruit is hard when squeezed
Availability of Kiwifruit
- The Seasons of kiwi fruit depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated. Mostly available round the year due to cold storage practices and various exporting countries
- India – Kiwi fruit season ranges from October – December
- Iran – Kiwi fruit season ranges from October – December
- USA, California – Kiwi fruit season ranges from October – may
- Italy – Kiwi fruit season ranges from April – June
- China – Kiwi fruit season ranges from September – October
How to store Kiwifruit
- Unripe kiwi fruit can be stored at room temperature till the kiwi fruit ripens (it can last for a week)
- Avoid direct heat and sunlight while storing kiwi fruit
- Ripe kiwifruit can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days ( after that it will start becoming soft and over ripe but is still consumable)
- Ripe kiwi fruit can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks
- Avoid freeze storing whole kiwi fruit
- Peel and cut the kiwi fruit into pieces and then store it in the freezer in air tight bag freeze bag or freeze container
- Kiwi fruit can be stored in freezer for almost an year
Complete nutrition facts of Kiwifruit
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