




Kiwi
Inventory, 36 ct : 9.58
This item was last sold on : 02/04/23
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.
Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
The Guild Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Olala Crepes Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 551-241-8642 |
Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
Public Square Coffee House | La Mesa CA | 619-729-2672 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Father Joe's Villages | San Diego | 619-233-8500 |
Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-518-0148 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
J & Tonys (Bar) | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
Elixir Juice | La Jolla CA | 619-642-8456 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
ASD Catering | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Banquets | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Uncle Italian | San Diego CA | 619-629-0676 |
Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-3576 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | 619-719-6924 | |
The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
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Waitrose & Partners Gloucester Road
Near London, United Kingdom128 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SF, United Kingdom About 10 days ago, 1/26/23 ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st, #150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://www.specialtyproduce.com About 63 days ago, 12/04/22 Sharer's comments : Kiwi From Penryn Orchard Specialties ![]() About 70 days ago, 11/27/22 Sharer's comments : Large long shaped Japanese grown Kiwi! ![]() ![]()
Supermarket Small
Tokyo, Japanул. Исиналиева 13,, Алматы, Алматы, Казахстан About 80 days ago, 11/18/22 Sharer's comments : Kiwi from Iran ![]() ![]()
Exito San Nicolás
Antioquia, ColombiaCalle 46 # 56 Rionegro Antioquia 615-2090 About 117 days ago, 10/11/22 Sharer's comments : Kiwis 🥝 ![]() ![]()
Tienda Éxito Avenida Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaCra. 66 ##No. 49 - 01 Medellin Antioquia 574-605-0307 https://www.exito.com/ About 122 days ago, 10/06/22 Sharer's comments : Kiwis! ![]() ![]()
Carulla Fresh Market
Near Itagui, Antioquia, ColombiaBarrio Laureles 604-411-2202 About 184 days ago, 8/05/22 Sharer's comments : Una fruta exótica con características interesantes a nivel de nutrición ![]() ![]()
Carulla El Poblado
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaMedellín 604-251-6789 About 210 days ago, 7/10/22 Sharer's comments : La mejor selección de kiwis! ![]() About 226 days ago, 6/25/22 Sharer's comments : kiwi ![]() ![]()
Publix Super Market at 10 Westedge
Near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States10 Westedge St Ste 100, Charleston, SC 29403 About 232 days ago, 6/18/22 ![]() ![]()
Small grocery store
South Carolina, United StatesРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж https://small.kz/ About 280 days ago, 5/02/22 Sharer's comments : Kiwis imported from Iran to Almaty, Kazakhstan. ![]() ![]() About 285 days ago, 4/26/22 ![]() ![]()
Magnum.Express
ItalyAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 293 days ago, 4/19/22 Sharer's comments : Italian Kiwi. Is also used as marinate for lamb skewers ![]() ![]()
SATICI
Near Berlin, Berlin, GermanyBergmannstraße 21, 10961 Berlin, Germany About 308 days ago, 4/04/22 ![]() ![]()
Tienda Éxito Avenida Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaCra. 66 ##No. 49 - 01 Medellin Antioquia 574-605-0307 https://www.exito.com/ About 368 days ago, 2/02/22 Sharer's comments : Para los gustos sabores, y frutas de colores! ![]() ![]()
Smit Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 421 days ago, 12/11/21 ![]() ![]()
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesМикрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 422 days ago, 12/11/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwis from Italy. sometimes used as meat marinade ![]() ![]()
Etheridge Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 450 days ago, 11/13/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwi from Ethridge Farms ![]() ![]()
Fagundes, John & Bruce Farm
Near Bell, California, United StatesHanford, CA 559-582-2000 About 599 days ago, 6/16/21 Sharer's comments : 200 acre kiwi farm, look at these giant beautiful Hayward kiwis!! ![]() ![]()
Magnum cash and carry
California, United StatesNazarbayev avenue 226, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 646 days ago, 5/01/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwi 🥝 from Italy ![]() ![]() About 725 days ago, 2/10/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwi fresco en mercado tradicional de Colombia |