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Kiwi

Inventory, 36 ct : 12.11
This item was last sold on : 09/20/20

• 63 Featured Restaurants

• 69 Recipe Ideas

• 15 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.

Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Town & Country Cold Prep	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	760-807-7446
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Trident Coffee	San Diego CA	619-246-9316
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Hotel Del Coronado Bakery	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Garden of Vegan	San Diego CA	530-366-7102
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004

the other 43...

Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Monello	San Diego CA	619-501-0030
Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Al Fresko	San Diego CA	858-888-6294
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Mille Fleurs Pastries	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Portside Pier (Ketch)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Pendry SD (Pool House)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Creme de la Crepe	San Diego CA	310-483-2346
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
San Diego Humane Society	San Diego CA	619-299-7012
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
La Clochette Du Coin	La Jolla CA	619-402-7911
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Pacific Terrace Hotel	San Diego CA	858-581-3500
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
Nolita Hall - Bar	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Kiwi. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Mama Plus One		Electric Blue Kiwi Margarita
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Melon, Proscuitto and Cheese Salad
Sweet Remedy		Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait
Gimme Some Oven		Kiwi Mojito Popsicles
An Italian in My Kitchen		Easy Homemade No Churn Kiwi Ice Cream
Blissful Basil		Raw Blueberry and Kiwi Tart
Broma Bakery		Kiwi Lime Sorbet
Season with Spice		Orange Fruit Salad
Crave Cook Click		Kiwi & Green Apple Chutney
Primavera Kitchen		Kiwi Chia Pudding

the other 59...

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

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Kiwi

Carulla viva palmas
Envigado, alto de las palmas Km 17
305-267-0683
http://www.grupoexito.com

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 33 days ago, 8/19/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwi seleccionado

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 74 days ago, 7/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 165 days ago, 4/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwi 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 221 days ago, 2/13/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 342 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 350 days ago, 10/07/19

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 354 days ago, 10/03/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 The first of the season 🇬🇷

Offida Farmers Market Marche, Italy
About 375 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 426 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 446 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 477 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 524 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 563 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 610 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 699 days ago, 10/23/18
Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.