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Kiwi

Inventory, 36 ct : 14.19
This item was last sold on : 04/05/20

• 59 Featured Restaurants

• 69 Recipe Ideas

• 12 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.

Efficient Edge	San Diego CA	858-430-3440
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Raki Raki & Co.	San Diego CA	858-573-2400
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Pacific Terrace Hotel	San Diego CA	858-581-3500
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073

the other 39...

Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	619-398-3100
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Flap Your Jacks	San Diego CA	858-224-7442
Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
The French Oven Bakery and Cafe	San Diego CA	619-857-0040
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry	Carlsbad CA	760-431-8455
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Garden of Vegan	San Diego CA	530-366-7102
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Jensens Finest Foods - Deli	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-232-9845
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Fifty Two Remedies Bar	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Pannikin La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-5453
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-350-3400
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Pendry SD (5th & Rose)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Kiwi. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Healthy Happy Life		Spring Green Fruit Salad
Clean Food Crush		Frozen Kiwi Pops
Onion Rings and Things		Kiwi Mango and Strawberry Salsa
Cuisine Paradise		Kiwi Lime Cupcakes
Cook Like a Champion		Fried Plantain Chips with Avocado Kiwi Salsa
The Foodie Physician		Tropical Smoothie Bowl
My Gutsy		Kiwi Fruit Leather
Gimme Some Oven		Kiwi Mojito Popsicles
Joy the Baker		Spinach, Kiwi & Chia Seed Smoothie
The First Year		Kiwi Cupcakes

the other 59...

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

Recently Shared

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Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 54 days ago, 2/13/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 175 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 182 days ago, 10/07/19

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 187 days ago, 10/03/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 The first of the season 🇬🇷

Offida Farmers Market Marche, Italy
About 208 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 259 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 278 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 309 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 357 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 396 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 443 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 532 days ago, 10/23/18
Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.