Kiwi

Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) is a fruit originally from China, today grown mainly in New Zealand and Italy. The fruit has a brown, fuzzy skin and bright green or golden flesh inside, with characteristic small black seeds and a white centre. The flavour is sweet-tart with a distinctive freshness. It is exceptionally rich in vitamin C, a single fruit can cover the recommended daily intake. It also contains vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants. In the kitchen it is used fresh in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies and as decoration. The enzyme actinidin in kiwi breaks down proteins, so it should not be mixed with gelatine or dairy desserts that need to set.