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The kiwi fruit is indigenous to China where the great Khans of China considered them a delicacy. Missionaries introduced kiwi fruit to New Zealand in the early 20th century. It was originally known as yang tao, and then as the Chinese gooseberry before being named kiwi fruit in honor of the national bird of New Zealand. Kiwifruit keeps well under refrigeration, and at approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius, may last up to 9 months. New Zealand and Italy are the world’s top producers, and kiwi fruit are now grown worldwide. Health Benefits of Kiwifruit
The enzyme actinidin found in kiwifruit is an allergen to some individuals and may cause allergic reactions. References: 1. The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno. 2. Benders' Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology. 3. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. 4. Ko SH, Choi SW, Ye SK, Cho BL, Kim HS, Chung MH. Comparison of the antioxidant activities of nine different fruits in human plasma. J Med Food. 2005 Spring;8(1):41-6. PMID: 15857208. 5. Collins BH, Horská A, Hotten PM, Riddoch C, Collins AR. Kiwifruit protects against oxidative DNA damage in human cells and in vitro. Nutr Cancer. 2001;39(1):148-53. PMID: 11588897. 6. Duttaroy AK, Jørgensen A. Effects of kiwi fruit consumption on platelet aggregation and plasma lipids in healthy human volunteers. Platelets. 2004 Aug;15(5):287-92. PMID: 15370099. 7. Forastiere F, Pistelli R, Sestini P, Fortes C, Renzoni E, Rusconi F, Dell'Orco V, Ciccone G, Bisanti L. Consumption of fresh fruit rich in vitamin C and wheezing symptoms in children. Thorax. 2000 Apr;55(4):283-8. PMID: 10722767. |
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