Kiwi fruit more nutritious than 27 other fruits

Kiwi fruit more nutritious than 27 other fruits

If you enjoy eating Kiwi fruit, make sure it is of the best quality. Zespri Kiwi fruit from New Zealand is known for its exceptional taste and nutrition values. Nutritionist Geetu Amarnani answers queries about this healthy fruit.

With more than one variety of Kiwi fruit available in the market, how do you select the best?
Choose Kiwi fruit from New Zealand that has the Zespri logo.

How does Zespri ensure it has the finest quality of Kiwi fruit?
Zespri Kiwi fruit is grown in the volcanic rich soil and sun-kissed orchards of New Zealand using sustainable methods, which ensure there is no compromise on quality or taste. The brand's intensive taste management programme certifies that you enjoy a premium-quality delicious fruit.

What is the best way to ripen a raw Kiwi fruit?
It should be stored at room temperature for better ripening. To speed up the process, Kiwi fruit can be stored with apples and bananas. It is best consumed when chilled, ripe or slightly soft.

What is the best way to enjoy Kiwi fruit?
Zespri Kiwi fruit, with its tangy-sweet refreshing flavour, is ideal for daily consumption. Cut, scoop out and relish the delicious flesh that bursts with a tangy, juicy taste. It can be a part of every food course and can be used in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, jams, chutneys or curries.

Why is Kiwi fruit known as a nutritional powerhouse?
Kiwi fruit stands number one in nutrient content compared to 27 other fruits. It is packed with twice the amount of Vitamin C — compared to oranges (per 100 mg) — and has twice the amount of nutrients — compared to apples (per 100 mg). Kiwi fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin E, fibre, potassium, folic acid, carotenoids, antioxidants and trace minerals. The exotic Kiwi fruit jam, popular in New Zealand, is gaining popularity elsewhere in the world. Priced at Rs 25-30 per piece, Zespri Kiwi fruit is available at leading stores and local street vendors.

Zespri Kiwi Fruit Jam recipe
- Heat a non-stick pan
- Add sugar (1½ cups) and water (1½ cups) and cook till 2-string consistency
- Peel the Kiwi fruit and grind into a coarse paste
- Add liquid glucose (¼ cup) to the pan and stir
- Add Kiwi fruit paste and stir again
- Cook for 20 minutes or till it reaches a jam consistency
- Cool and store in air tight glass bottles and avoid using a wet spoon
- Relish the Kiwi fruit jam with bread, roti, tart shell or oatmea
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