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(Actinia chinensis)
Kivi, Kivis, Chinese Currant, Chinese Gooseberry, Chinese Currant
Kiwis are native to the mountains of China. It arrived in New Zealand at the beginning of the 20th century and did not begin to be cultivated in the USA until the 1970s. In Brazil it began to be cultivated in the 80s. It could be said that it is a modern plant, recently introduced in the European and American markets, considering the origin of all other fruits.
It is a climbing plant, which belongs to the Actinidiasea family. It needs a temperate climate with enough humidity, because it is a subtropical type of crop.
The main producing countries are: Italy, New Zealand, Chile and Brazil.
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Kiwifruit recipes
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Kiwis contain 83% water, lots of fiber, low in calories, carbohydrates and kilojoules (100 KJ = 24 calories). Kiwis contain:
It has beneficial properties for:
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The best known species with:
In Spain the most cultivated and consumed are:
When buying them we must make sure that they are not too ripe. If they are a little green, leave them out of the refrigerator until they ripen. It is better to take them out of the box and put them in a fruit bowl. They last 4 or 5 days. |
The Kiwi is an exquisite and delicious fruit, for many it is a delicacy and is taken a lot in Spanish homes. It is known for its extraordinary contribution in fiber and vitamins and is consumed by many people. Because of its shape and color it is very decorative. It is used as an ingredient in delicious desserts and sometimes only as decoration of meat or fish dishes or salads.
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