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Kiwi

Inventory, 36 ct : 11.57
This item was last sold on : 07/09/20

• 60 Featured Restaurants

• 69 Recipe Ideas

• 14 Sharess

Description/Taste

About the size of an egg, kiwifruit is wrapped in a russet-brown thin skin with short rather stiff hairs. The kaleidoscope-like almost glistening emerald green firm pulp is dotted with a large amount of dark nearly black tiny edible seeds that create this fruit's characteristic interior starburst pattern. Sometimes the flesh may be yellow, brownish or off-white. Sweet tart with a slightly acidic edge, this decorative fruit's succulent flavor is mainly sweet.

Seasons/Availability

Kiwifruit is available from California during the winter months. New Zealand kiwifruit is available in spring and supplies arrive from Chile during the summer months.

Current Facts

According to the California Kiwifruit Commission, kiwi fruit were the fastest-growing fruit in sales and distribution from 1987 to 1995.

Nutritional Value

Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, having ten times more than the equal weight of a lemon. Two fruits have almost twice the vitamin C of an orange and more potassium than a comparable serving of bananas. High in fiber, it also offers vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and iron. Credit goes to all those little black seeds, as they act much like grains, providing lots of nutrition.

Applications

Puree; enhance juices and beverages. Even though the skin is edible, the fruit is usually peeled. Slice for garnish. Containing a meat-tenderizing enzyme, place sliced peels with some flesh attached directly on meat; marinate thirty minutes for each inch of the meat's thickness. To make a kiwifruit salsa, blend four peeled kiwis, one teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper, one tablespoon orange juice, one tablespoon chopped fresh mint and a pinch of salt. Serve with grilled swordfish, grilled poultry and roast pork. Bananas, berries, mangoes, strawberries, raspberries and oranges are especially partial to kiwifruit. To store, refrigerate ripe fruit up to ten days. Refrigerated unripe fruit lasts up to one month.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The French word, souris vegetale, for this fruit translates to "vegetable mouse".

Geography/History

Native to the Yangtze River Valley of northern China and Zhejiang Province on the coast of eastern China, this fruit was first grown commercially in New Zealand. England received their very first kiwifruit shipment in 1953. Not frost-tolerant, the vigorous woody twining vine or climbing shrubby plants require a long growing season. Only fully dormant plants can survive temperatures around ten degrees Fahrenheit. The rambling vines are capable of stretching to cover an area ten to fifteen feet wide, eighteen to twenty-four feet long and nine to twelve feet high. Producing deep green leathery-textured oval to round leaves that can grow seven to ten inches in diameter, fragrant one to two inch wide white to cream colored flowers appear in the leaf axils. In the United States, California produces about ninety-nine percent of the nation's kiwifruit supply.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus	Oceanside CA	760-757-4357
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Garden of Vegan	San Diego CA	530-366-7102
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Aloha Sol Organic Hawaiian Fusion	Oceanside CA	442-999-1310
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
Flap Your Jacks	San Diego CA	858-224-7442
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323

the other 40...

C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Pacific Terrace Hotel	San Diego CA	858-581-3500
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Medina family	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Fire Station 8	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Hyatt Islandia	San Diego CA	619-224-1234
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
La Clochette Du Coin	La Jolla CA	619-402-7911
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Kiwi. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Broma Bakery		Kiwi Lime Sorbet
The First Year		Kiwi Cupcakes
Begin Within Nutrition		Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl
Annie's Nom		Yogurt Kiwi Popsicles
The Foodie Physician		Tropical Smoothie Bowl
The Honour System		Kiwi Sorbet
Much Butter		Fruits Shaved Ice Milk
Cuisine Paradise		Kiwi Lime Cupcakes
Onion Rings and Things		Kiwi Mango and Strawberry Salsa
Natasha's Kitchen		Kiwi Berry Cake

the other 59...

Primavera Kitchen		Kiwi Chia Pudding
A Saucy Kitchen		Cucumber Lime Mint Paletas
Jerry James Stone		Kiwi Salsa
Dessert Now, Dinner Later		Tropical Overnight Oats
Begin Within Nutrition		Chocolate Strawberry Kiwi Dessert Pizza
The Perfect Pantry		Dark Chocolate-Kiwi Wontons
Joy the Baker		Spinach, Kiwi & Chia Seed Smoothie
Bell'alimento		Gelato al Kiwi {Kiwi Gelato}
Cooking Classy		Watermelon Pops
Daily Burn		Kiwi and Avocado Chicken Salad
Elephantastic Vegan		Vegan Kiwifruit Banana Ice Cream
Cubes N Juliennes		Kiwi Fudge
Gimme Some Oven		Kiwi Mojito Popsicles
Blissful Basil		Raw Blueberry and Kiwi Tart
Sugar Hero		Fruit Pizza
Taste and Tell		Steph's Summer Salad
Six Sisters Stuff		Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Cook Like a Champion		Fried Plantain Chips with Avocado Kiwi Salsa
Wine and Glue		Rice Krispies Rainbow Bowl
Season with Spice		Orange Fruit Salad
The Seasoned Mom		Mint Julep Fruit Salad
Bunny Eats Design		Double Layer Pavlova with Lemon Passionfruit Cream, Blueberries and Kiwifruit
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Melon, Proscuitto and Cheese Salad
The Little Epicurian		Kiwi Coconut Chia Popsicles
A Few Shortcuts		Strawberry Kiwi Muffins
The Produce Mom		Homemade Fruit Popsicles
Cooking Melangery		Kiwi Ricotta Cheese Tart with Lemon Almond Crust
The Rising Spoon		Tropical Fruit Smoothie
How Sweet Eats		Kiwi Margaritas
Foodness Gracious		Cantaloupe Melon and Kiwi Agua Fresca
Ambitious Kitchen		Protein-Packed Rainbow Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Thriving on Paleo		Dehydrated Kiwi Chips
Desserts for Breakfast		Kiwi Orange Creamsicles
Vegan Heaven		No Bake Kiwi Cheescake
Zen and Spice		Tropical Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
Home Cooking Memories		Pineapple & Kiwi Margarita
Vegan Family Recipes		Vegan Kiwi Mango Cheesecake
Clean Food Crush		Frozen Kiwi Pops
My Gutsy		Kiwi Fruit Leather
Play. Party. Plan.		Easy Strawberry Soup
An Italian in My Kitchen		Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling
Healthy Happy Life		Spring Green Fruit Salad
An Italian in My Kitchen		Easy Homemade No Churn Kiwi Ice Cream
Vegan Heaven		Fruit Spring Rolls
The Kitchen Magpie		Strawberry, Kiwi & Lime Salad
Hungry Happenings		Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Pizza
Nutritionist in the Kitchen		Key Lime Tarts
Little Mashies		Banana and Kiwi Baby Puree
The Recipe Rebel		Creamy Fruit Salad
Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts		Tropical Fruits Cheesecake Crumb Cake
The Seaside Baker		Moscato Melon Kiwi Slushies
Delia Creates		Kiwi Shortcake with Whipped Coconut
The Produce Mom		Fruit Tacos
Mama Plus One		Electric Blue Kiwi Margarita
My Darling Lemon Thyme		Raw Kiwi Ginger Cheesecake
The Toasted Pine Nut		JalapeÃ±o Kiwi Cucumber Kombucha Jello Shots
Sweet Remedy		Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait
Garlic & Zest		Spicy Cucumber Kiwi Margarita
Crave Cook Click		Kiwi & Green Apple Chutney

Recently Shared

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Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About a day ago, 7/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 92 days ago, 4/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwi 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 148 days ago, 2/13/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 269 days ago, 10/15/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 In season 🇬🇷

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave San Diego Ca 92109
1-858-581-9101

Near La Jolla, California, United States
About 277 days ago, 10/07/19

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 281 days ago, 10/03/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 The first of the season 🇬🇷

Offida Farmers Market Marche, Italy
About 302 days ago, 9/12/19
Sharer's comments : Italian kiwis! Slice the top and scoop with a spoon ;)

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L27
002104810330

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 353 days ago, 7/23/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Takashimaya Food Hall and Market

Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
035-361-1111

Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
About 373 days ago, 7/03/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh fruits and vegetables from all over Japan and Asia

Wong

Wong’s Supermarket
Balta Shopping, Malecon Balta 626, Miraflores
016250000
www.wong.pe

Near Santiago de Surco, Cuzco, Peru
About 404 days ago, 6/02/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwi and friends

Το Κρεοπωλείο Της Αγορας

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 451 days ago, 4/16/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwi from Greece 🇬🇷

Carnival Supermarket

Carnival Supermarket
1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950
619-474-5444
www.carnivalmarket.com

Near National City, California, United States
About 490 days ago, 3/08/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at Carnival Supermarket.

Mar Vista Farmers Market

Fagundes, John, & Bruce
559-582-3000

Near Venice, California, United States
About 537 days ago, 1/20/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at Mar Vista Farmers Market.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 626 days ago, 10/23/18
Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.