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(Actinidia Deliciosa) PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J A S O N D
KIWI
Imported Available
KEY FIGURES Kiwi is an edible berry produced by woody vines, belonging to the genus Actinidia.
º Kiwi is a super fruit. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FRUIT
º 350 tons marketed yearly by Starkiss. -fruit is oval and measures 5-8 cms long and has a diameter of 4,5-5,5 cms.
-skin is thin, fuzzy and fibrous.
-skin colour is light brown.
-flesh is light green and contains black edible seeds arranged in rows.
Nutrition Facts -texture is soft.
-taste is sweet and unique.
Kiwi (100g) HISTORY
-Native to Central & Eastern China.
-Recorded in the 12th century, during Song dynasty.
Calorie (Kcal) 61 -Spread from China to New Zealand in early 20th century.
Fats 0,5 g -Produced in commercial volumes in New Zealand, it began to be exported to Great
Carbonhydrates 15 g Britain and California in the 1960's.
Proteins 1,1 g -Spread to many countries outside New Zealand in temperate regions. Nowadays,
D.V. main new actors are: Italy, Greece, iran, Chile.
Vitamin C 103% Some facts about turkish kiwis
Vitamin K 34% Benefits for eating kiwis
Vitamin E 10% -Turkey is the 7th producer of kiwi worldwide.
Copper 14% -May support healthful skin (vitamin C). -100000 tons are expected in a near future.
Potassium 7% -May help better sleeping (serotonin). -Main production areas are: black sea, aegean coast,
Folate 6% -May support heart health (fibers, potassium). mediterranean coast.
-May prevent kidney stones (potassium). -Cultivated variety is mainly 'Hayward'.
-May prevent some cancers (antioxidants). -Local research institutes are working to develop new culti
-May be beneficial during pregnancy (folates). vars. 'ilkaltin' has been introduced in 2018, but 'Hayward' is
-May support bone's health (vitamin K, calcium). still predominant.

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