1. Delight Your Guests With This Exotic Fruit
The kiwi, a fuzzy ball of fruit that fits in the palm of your hand, delights consumers both because of its exotic nature and because it is inexpensive and easy to acquire. While many people assume this sweetheart of a fruit must be a cross between strawberries and bananas or maybe mangoes and melons, it actually was born in China as a unique fruit--not crossbred. People in the United States, New Zealand and all over Europe now raise the 40 different varieties of them, making them easy to purchase. The most popular of the fuzzy little fruits is called a Hayward.
2. Snack Time is Kiwi Time
Kiwifruit make an excellent, healthy snack. Being inexpensive adds to the uniqueness of the kiwi, and the small kiwis have as much flavor as the large ones. They last for several days at room temperature and will last up to four weeks in the refrigerator. You can speed up the ripening process by putting the kiwi in a plastic sack with a banana for a couple of days.
3. Look! No Allergic Reaction!
If someone is highly allergic to strawberries and every other fruit they eat and breaks out in itches or sneezes when eating them, then he might have an allergy to kiwis as well. However, the chance of being allergic only to kiwis remains quite rare. Growers seldom use any insecticide on them, with the majority being grown organically. Herbicides might be used to keep the weeds down, but no chemicals are sprayed directly on the fruit.
4. Enjoy Those Fuzzy Skins--They're Edible
Yes, many people actually eat the fuzzy skin. Most of the nutrition in a fruit lies close to the outer skin and you can triple the amount of your fiber intake by eating the skin. A different texture than most food you eat, the antioxidant level of the skin alone makes it worth considering. You'll find the slices of the kiwi hold together much better with the skin on, making them easier to decorate with. Always wash the outer skin before eating it though.
5. Tenderize Your Meat
Kiwis contain a special enzyme, actinidin, that reacts to break down proteins. Many people find this unique feature quite useful in tenderizing meat. Simply chop up the kiwi and soak your meat in it for up to 30 minutes.
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