What is kiwifruit?
Q: What is kiwifruit?
A: Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is a fruit with an oval shape, green on the inside with small black seeds that can be eaten, and thin fuzzy brown skin.
Q: Where does it originate from?
A: The kiwifruit originally grows in South China.
Q: What are some of its nutritional benefits?
A: Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and more. They have more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange.
Q: How many types of kiwi exist?
A: There are different types of kiwifruit including Hayward (the most common green kiwifruit), chico, Saanichton 12, and golden kiwifruit. Golden kiwifruit were invented by grafting and cross-pollinating different types of kiwifruit.
Q: What countries produce the most kiwi fruit?
A: The top 3 producers of kiwi fruit are Italy, New Zealand, and Chile.
Q: What vitamins does it contain?
A: Kiwi fruit contains high amounts of Vitamin C as well as Vitamin K. It also provides nutrients that protect DNA in the nucleus of cells from oxygen damage.
Q: What other health benefits does it provide?
A:Kiwi can help reduce asthma symptoms due to its high levels of Vitamin C and antioxidants; improve immunity; control diabetes; fight against blood clots; maintain beautiful skin; improve digestion; help the body's immune system; and provide a cheap healthy snack option since one medium-sized fruit usually costs around 89 cents.
