Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is a small fruit with fuzzy brown skin. When you cut it open, you find bright green flesh with tiny black seeds in a pretty pattern. It tastes sweet and a little tangy. Kiwifruit is about the size and shape of a chicken egg.

History of Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit first grew wild in China, where people called it yang tao. About 100 years ago, the plant was brought to New Zealand. Farmers there loved it and started growing lots of it. They named it kiwifruit after the kiwi, a fuzzy brown bird from New Zealand. Now kiwifruit is grown all over the world.

How to Eat Kiwifruit

The easiest way to eat a kiwifruit is to cut it in half and scoop out the inside with a spoon. You can also peel off the fuzzy skin and slice the green part. Kiwifruit is often added to fruit salads, smoothies, and cakes. It has more vitamin C than an orange. That helps your body fight off colds.

Fun Facts

• One kiwifruit has about 64 milligrams of vitamin C.
• Kiwi plants are vines that climb up supports.
• You can actually eat the fuzzy skin of a kiwifruit if you wash it first.

Did You Know?

Kiwifruit contains a special ingredient that can make meat softer, which is why it is sometimes used in cooking as a tenderizer.