Kiwi – Abund Berry

Kiwis

Overview

Originally from China, the kiwi fruit arrived in New Zealand in 1904, where it was improved and cultivated in plantations, before being exported to Europe and America.

Considered an exotic fruit in the 1980s, kiwi has become a popular fruit, being cultivated today wherever the climate allows it (there are also varieties that can withstand temperatures of -12 degrees Celsius).

The climbing plant that produces the kiwi is vine-like and there are several species, but the most popular is the green-fleshed fruit, which boasts twice the vitamin C content of an orange.

Nutritional values per 100g / Percent RDA

(daily reference dose)*

Energy
(kcal):

Fats
(g/1%):

Carbohydrates
(g/5%):

Proteins
(g/1%):

Dietary fiber
(g/11%):

Vitamin C
(mg/83%):

Vitamin E (mcg/9%):

Copper
(mg/14%):

Calcium
(mg/3%):

Vitamin K
(mcg/34%):

Potassium
(mg/4%):

Top benefits

Rich in vitamin C, kiwi provides almost double the amount of antioxidants compared to other fruits; one medium fruit being enough to provide the recommended daily dose. Vitamin C is also necessary for the body to transform tryptophan - the amino acid present in the animal proteins we eat, into serotonin, the brain's major neurotransmitter.
Moreover, the consumption of kiwi helps to better digest food proteins, due to the presence of a proteolytic enzyme that also supports the intestinal microbiome, also present in pineapple.

Extensive studies have revealed many other important benefits of kiwi consumption: improving sleep disorders, protecting vision (they contain lutein and zeaxanthin), supporting bone and dental health – thanks to vitamin K and phosphorus, fighting obesity, as well as protecting the skin from free radical damage.

Did you know that…

Kiwi contains a natural digestive enzyme called Actinidin, which can have a positive effect on the gut microbiome.

A kiwi a day can make us more optimistic, and two could even ease depression and anxiety, while also boosting energy levels, a study has revealed.

The tips and the tricks our:

Hard fruits ripen in 2-5 days at room temperature.

If you keep them in the fridge, avoid direct contact of the kiwi fruit with other fruits.

Kiwi peel can be used in skin care (natural exfoliation), immediately after peeling the fruit.

Use fresh kiwi juice to marinate meat dishes, they get a special taste.

*NUTRITION DATA SOURCE: https://www.nutritionvalue.org

**Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity = This index measures the antioxidant capacity of the fruit. High values imply a strong antioxidant capacity, which implies a low oxidation process, essential in protecting the body against the negative effects of free radicals.