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Kiwi|kee-wee froot|

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Kiwi fruit have bright green flesh and a brown, hairy skin. Discover how to choose the best kiwis, how to store and prepare them, and cooking inspiration.

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What is a kiwi?

The brown and hairy exterior of this egg-shaped fruit doesn't look promising, but inside it's a different story - sweet, yielding, bright green flesh, prettily dotted with black seeds.

The flavour is distinctive but hard to pin down - some say it's like strawberry, others say pineapple. It's named after the bird of the same name from Zealand, where it's also grown, though its other name, Chinese gooseberry, reflects its original country of origin.

Very high in vitamin C, kiwi fruit is far better eaten raw - cooking it destroys the vitamin content and the green colour. The enzymes it contains makes it good for tenderising meat, but they'll also cause milk to curdle and will prevent gelatine and aspic from setting, so don't attempt kiwi ice cream or jelly.

Read more about the health benefits of kiwis.

When are kiwis in season?

All year round.

Choose the best kiwis

Go for firm fruit that gives slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid wrinkled and bruised fruit.

How to prepare kiwis

Peel off the skin with a knife or vegetable peeler, then chop or slice. Alternatively, to eat it as a snack, cut in half and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon.

How to store kiwis

If ripe, keep in the fridge - they'll last around at week. If under-ripe, keep at room temperature.

How to cook kiwis

Try kiwi fruit sliced and used in puddings such as pavlova; blended in a smoothie; used as a rub or in a marinade for meat or squid.

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