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Foods Included
Kiwifruit, Golden Kiwifruit
Description
Kiwis have a furry, greenish-brown skin and bright green or golden flesh. The have rows of tiny, black, edible seeds inside. The fruit has a soft texture and a sweet but unique flavor.
Buy It
Choose kiwi that are firm but give to pressure.
Hard kiwi will taste sour.
Avoid kiwi that is very soft, wrinkled, or bruised.
Store It
Kiwi should be stored away from sun or heat.
You can speed up the ripening process by putting the fruits in a paper bag with an apple, banana or pear.
Ripe kiwi can be stored either at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refridgerator for 2-3 days.
Cook It
You can eat the skin of the kiwi (the fuzz can be rubbed off before eating if desired) as the skin contains many nutrients.
Slice kiwi or eat like an apple.
Add kiwi to fruit salads, top yogurt with kiwi, or chop up into a tropical salsa.
Why It's Great
Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly.
Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too.
