Although common sense and common misconception would lead many to believe that the kiwifruit originates from New Zealand, it in fact is native to China.
The kiwifruit is commonly known simply as a ‘kiwi’, but is also known as the Chinese gooseberry and was renamed for exporting purposes in the 1950s.
Its name changed to melonette for a short period before being renamed as the kiwifruit.
In fact, the kiwifruit has had more names than possibly any other fruit: Macaque peach; macaque pear; vine pear; sunny peach; wood berry; unusual fruit; wonder fruit and our personal favourite, the hairy bush fruit.
Most people peel off the skin but if you can stomach it, it’s very good for you containing antioxidants. In fact, kiwifruits are extremely good for you as they contain vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium and contain more vitamin C than any other fruit.
The kiwifruit is commonly known simply as a ‘kiwi’, but is also known as the Chinese gooseberry and was renamed for exporting purposes in the 1950s.
Although common sense and common misconception would lead many to believe that the kiwifruit originates from New Zealand, it in fact is native to China.
Its name changed to melonette for a short period before being renamed as the kiwifruit. In fact, the kiwifruit has had more names than possibly any other fruit: Macaque peach; macaque pear; vine pear; sunny peach; wood berry; unusual fruit; wonder fruit and our personal favourite, the hairy bush fruit.
Most people peel off the skin but if you can stomach it, it’s very good for you containing antioxidants. In fact, kiwifruits are extremely good for you as they contain vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium and contain more vitamin C than any other fruit.
