Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit (pronunciation: /ˈkiːwiːfruːt/), also known as Chinese gooseberry (Template:Lang-zh), is a fruit of several species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia. The most common cultivar group of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is oval, about the size of a large hen's egg: 5–8 cm in length and 4.5–5.5 cm in diameter.
Etymology
The name 'kiwifruit' comes from the kiwi — a brown flightless bird and New Zealand's national symbol, and a nickname used internationally for people from New Zealand. The name was given to the fruit by New Zealand exporters to increase its marketability. Its Chinese name, (Template:Lang-zh), translates literally to "macaque peach".
Nutritional Value
Kiwifruit is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium. It also contains a significant amount of Dietary fiber and Vitamin K. The fruit has a soft texture with a sweet and unique flavor.
Related Terms
- Actinidia: The genus to which kiwifruit belongs.
- Vitamin C: A vitamin that is key to the development and repair of all body tissues.
- Vitamin E: A group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols.
- Potassium: A mineral that's crucial for life, potassium is important for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally.
- Dietary fiber: The indigestible portion of food derived from plants.
- Vitamin K: A group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins found in foods and in dietary supplements.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kiwifruit
- Wikipedia's article - Kiwifruit
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