Sunday, February 17, 2013

Kiwi Fruit




Hello.. Do you know about Kiwi Fruit? Yeah, the sweet fruit but has an unique flavor. Kiwifruit is a delicious exotic winter fruit that has a stunning interior perfect for brightening up even the dullest looking plates. The fruit has a soft texture. The name “Kiwi” means “Strange” in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The name derives its origin from the famous bird of New Zealand, called Kiwi, which is the national symbol of the country.
And you know what? This fruit is extremely popular for its tongue refreshing taste and abundant nutritional value. This fruit is a hybrid edible berry, belonging to the Actinidia deliciosa woody wine family and some more species of the genus of Actinidia.


Kiwi fruits are rich in many Vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. In particular, they contain a high amount of Vitamin C (more than oranges), as much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta-carotene.. The people usually slice kiwifruit to be used as a garnish in a variety of savoury and sweet dishes.  Generally, we eat Kiwi without adding other ingredients.