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Kiwi

Inventory, 36 ct : 56.39
This item was last sold on : 07/24/21

• 68 Featured Restaurants

• 71 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.

C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker	San Diego CA	541-272-9098
Cowgirl Q	San Diego CA	858-586-1717
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Ambrogio 15 - Little Italy	San Diego CA	858-291-8650
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Ermias Mesghenna
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261

the other 48...

Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant	La Mesa CA	619-303-8118
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Jensens Finest Foods - Deli	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
The Monsaraz	San Diego CA	858-760-6228
Pendry SD (Pool House)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-6360
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Beach Terrance Inn	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5951
Fire Station 3	San Diego CA	619-531-1569
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Juniper & Ivy Bar	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Roots Craft Juice	Oceanside CA	760-708-8859
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Sidebar - Market SB, LLC	San Diego CA	619-696-0946
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-831-5170
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Kiwi. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Primavera Kitchen		Kiwi Chia Pudding
Six Sisters Stuff		Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Bell'alimento		Gelato al Kiwi {Kiwi Gelato}
Little Mashies		Banana and Kiwi Baby Puree
The Honour System		Kiwi Sorbet
Annie's Nom		Yogurt Kiwi Popsicles
The Rising Spoon		Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts		Tropical Fruits Cheesecake Crumb Cake
Dessert Now, Dinner Later		Tropical Overnight Oats
Food dot com		Boysenberry Kiwi Smoothie

the other 61...

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

Recently Shared

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Huntington Park Farmers Market

Fagundes, John & Bruce Farm
Hanford, CA
559-582-2000

Near Bell, California, United States
About 39 days ago, 6/16/21
Sharer's comments : 200 acre kiwi farm, look at these giant beautiful Hayward kiwis!!

Nazarbayev avenue 226, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Nazarbayev avenue 226, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 86 days ago, 5/01/21
Sharer's comments : Kiwi 🥝 from Italy

Medellín Colombia

San Diego Exito
Cl. 34 ## 43 - 65, Medellín, Antioquia
034-605-0281
https://www.exito.com

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 165 days ago, 2/10/21
Sharer's comments : Kiwi fresco en mercado tradicional de Colombia

Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷

Athinagoras LTD
Central market of Athens G-43
00302104830298

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 200 days ago, 1/07/21
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 258 days ago, 11/10/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Sasoun Produce Near West Hollywood, California, United States
About 259 days ago, 11/08/20
Sharer's comments : Red Kiwi

Kiwi

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

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 340 days ago, 8/19/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwi seleccionado

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 382 days ago, 7/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 473 days ago, 4/09/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwi 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 529 days ago, 2/13/20
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 650 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 657 days ago, 10/07/19

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 662 days ago, 10/03/19
Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 The first of the season 🇬🇷

Offida Farmers Market Marche, Italy
About 683 days ago, 9/12/19
Sharer's comments : Italian kiwis! Slice the top and scoop with a spoon ;)