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| Kiwi | Description | Top of Page |
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Kiwi is a small oval fruit, about two inches in size. It has a brown hairy skin and juicy green flesh with black edible seeds. |
| Kiwi | Nutritional Value | Top of Page |
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Kiwi is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. |
| Kiwi | Health Benefits | Top of Page |
| Fiber rich in kiwi helps to regulate bowel movement and may helps to reduce cholestrol. |
| Kiwi | Varieties | Top of Page |
| Many varieties of kiwis are there but only very few varieties are available in market. Hayward is the most popular commercial variety.Chico,Monty,Vincent,Abbott,Bruno are some other varieties. Golden kiwi is another popular variety which has smooth skin and golden yellow flesh. |
| Kiwi | Botanical Facts | Top of Page |
| Kiwi fruit plant is woody vine that spread upto 15ft wide. Pruning in the winter is must for better production. Most of the common kiwi fruit plant is dioecious , that means individual plants are male or female. |
| Kiwi | Select and Store | Top of Page |
| Kiwis are available unripe in most of the markets.Ripe kiwis yield slightly to gentle pressure. Kiwis can be ripened at room temperature.So to ripen kiwis keep the fruit in paper bag and leave it in room temperature,until it is ripe. Ripe kiwis can be stored in refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. |
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| Ripe kiwi fruit is usually eaten out of hand. Kiwi can be used in salads or as cake or icecream topings. |
| Kiwi | Nutrition chart | Top of Page |
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