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Yellow Kiwis

(Actinia chinensis)
Kivi, Kivis, Chinese Currant, Chinese Gooseberry, Chinese Currant

kiwisKiwis 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

Kiwis contain 83% water, lots of fiber, low in calories, carbohydrates and kilojoules (100 KJ = 24 calories).

Kiwis contain:

  • Vitamins: it has a lot of E, less C, B3, B6, B2, B1, K.
  • Minerals: Potassium, Iodine, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Sodium.
  • Others: Folates, Antioxidants. Riboflavin, thianin, niacin.

It has beneficial properties for:

  • Stress.
  • Fluid retention problems (diuretic).
  • Intestinal transit problems, constipation (great laxative power)
  • Hypertension.
  • Renal insufficiency.
  • Sight.
  • Raises the defenses.
  • Menopause, pregnancy.
  • Colds.
  • Strengthens the immune system, formation of antibodies.
  • Anti-inflammatory.
  • Promotes the formation of red and white blood cells.
  • Cardiovascular problems
  • Facilitates digestion

Article of interest:

  • Oregon State University-Fruit Resources

The best known species with:

  • Actidia Deliciosa
  • Kaquiara II
  • MG-6
  • Hayward K
  • Hayward 8
  • Top Star
  • Monty
  • Abbot
  • Bruno
  • Kramer
  • Blake
  • Tomuri
  • Matua

In Spain the most cultivated and consumed are:

  • Activia Deliciosa
  • Abbot
  • Allison
  • Bruno
  • Hayward
  • Monty

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.

Suggested recipes:

  • Macedonia of Fruits of the forest
  • Mango and papaya salad
  • Tropical Salad
  • Fruit Salad
  • Salad and Drinks to accompany a barbecue (Argentinean cuisine)
  • Sangria
  • Sorbet
  • Summer red wine
  • Zombi (cocktail)