Kiwifruit
The kiwifruit is a colorful, high-nutrient fruit with a distinct sweet-tart taste. The highest quality, freshness, and nutritional content are guaranteed by the meticulous selection of our premium kiwi fruits from the best orchards. In addition to being tasty, kiwi, which is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, has several health advantages.
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No artificial additivesHeart Healthy
Supports cardiovascular healthImmunity Booster
High in vitamin C
Kiwi fruits have a distinctive appearance with a fuzzy, brown exterior and a vibrant emerald green flesh inside. When sliced, you'll notice the beautiful pattern of tiny black seeds arranged in a circular pattern around the center.
Texture: The flesh is soft and juicy with a slightly crunchy texture from the tiny, edible black seeds.
Flavor: Kiwi offers a unique sweet-tart taste profile that combines elements of strawberry, banana, and pineapple. The flavor is refreshing, tangy, and tropical, making it a delightful treat on its own or as part of fruit salads and desserts.
Aroma: Fresh kiwi has a subtle, sweet fragrance that hints at its tropical flavor profile.
Kiwifruit, formerly known as Chinese gooseberry, is endemic to eastern and north-central China. The fruit was initially brought to Europe in the twentieth century, and it thrived in Italy, where the temperature and soil conditions were optimal for growth.
Italy began commercially farming kiwifruit in the 1970s, with Lazio, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna leading the way. Italy soon established itself as a worldwide kiwifruit powerhouse, thanks to its rich agricultural background and innovative growing practices.
By the 1980s, Italy had established itself as one of the world's largest and most regarded kiwifruit growers. Today, it remains a global market leader, noted for producing high-quality, flavorful kiwifruit.
Kiwi is a nutrient-dense fruit that offers an impressive array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here's the nutritional breakdown per 100 grams:
Kiwi Nutrition Facts |
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| Calories | 61 |
| Potassium | 312 mg (8% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g (12% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 154% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g (0% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g (0% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15 g (5% DV) |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g (2% DV) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0% DV) |
| Sodium | 3 mg (0% DV) |
| Calcium | 3% DV |
| Iron | 1% DV |
| Vitamin D | 0% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 5% DV |
| Cobalamin | 0% DV |
| Magnesium | 4% DV |
Kiwi Gold Nutrition Facts |
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| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 316 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 175% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5% |
| Cobalamin | 0% |
| Magnesium | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Boosts Immune System
With an impressive 154% of your daily vitamin C needs in just 100g, kiwi is one of the best natural immune boosters available. This helps your body fight infections and maintain overall health.
Supports Heart Health
Kiwi contains potassium which helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels, and its high fiber content may help reduce cholesterol levels, promoting cardiovascular health.
Aids Digestion
The dietary fiber in kiwi supports healthy digestion and may help prevent constipation. Kiwi also contains an enzyme called actinidin that can help break down proteins, potentially aiding in digestion.
Promotes Eye Health
Kiwi contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that are essential for eye health and may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Improves Sleep Quality
Some studies suggest that eating kiwi before bedtime may help improve sleep quality and duration due to its serotonin content.
BellaVita™ sources kiwi fruit from various regions around the world to ensure year-round availability. However, peak quality and best pricing typically occur during certain months:
Availability Calendar at BellaVita™
Peak Season: November through April (Southern Hemisphere supply) and June through October (Northern Hemisphere supply)
BellaVita™ offers several packaging options for our premium kiwi fruit:
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