Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit
Nutrition Panel:
Kiwi Fruit Raw per 100g
Calories: 61 Energy: 255 kj
Protein: 1.14 g
Fat - total: 0 g
Carbohydrate - by diff: 14.66 g
Sugar - total: 8.99 g
Fibre: 3.0 g
Water: 83.07 g

General Description:

There are two main varieties of Kiwifruit - Green & Gold.
Most popular Green Kiwi variety has brown fuzzy skin containing distinctive green flesh.
Both varieties have tiny edible purplish seeds surrounding a white core.
Kiwis can be eaten raw or cooked. 


Selection:

Choose semi-firm, unblemished kiwis with uniform skin.
Avoid Kiwis that feel mushy as they are past their prime.


Nutrition Information:

1 large kiwi provides over 100% RDI Vitamin C.
Good source of Fibre, Folate and Vitamin K.
Provides 255kj / 100g.


Storage & Handling Information:

Store unripe kiwis at room temperature until the skin indents slightly when gentle pressure is applied.
To speed ripening you can place your kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana, or in a bowl to ripen by itself.
Ripe kiwis can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.


Growing Area Information:

WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West.
*Imported stock available during local season.


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