Green Kiwis Delivery or Pickup

Originally called the Chinese gooseberry, the green kiwi is a sweet-tart fruit native to China. Green kiwis are oval-shaped berries the size of a large egg. The outer skin is brown and covered with tiny, stiff hairs. The bright green outer flesh and lighter green inner flesh are separated by a starburst-shaped ring of tiny, black, edible seeds. All parts of the green kiwi fruit are edible, although most discard the skin due to its tough, unpleasant texture. Green kiwis taste sweet and tangy, with a slight acidic bite.

There are three kinds of green kiwi on supermarket shelves today:

The green kiwi is available year-round in grocery stores. China is the leading producer of green kiwis in the world. Ninety percent of the green kiwi sold in the United States is grown in California.

Green kiwis are packed with nutrition. One kiwi fruit contains 61 calories and provides 112% of your daily vitamin C needs. A green kiwi has more potassium than a medium banana and is high in folate, vitamin B-6, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin K, and manganese. The edible seeds provide lots of soluble and insoluble fiber. Kiwis also provide iron, zinc, calcium, niacin, and choline. The bright green flesh is high in antioxidants and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein.

To pick a perfectly ripe green kiwi, look for plump fruit with brown skin evenly covered in fuzz. Avoid kiwis that have dark spots, mold, bruises, cuts, or deep wrinkles. Green kiwis should be slightly soft when pressed, but never mushy. Ripe kiwis smell sweet, with a hint of citrus. 

Many prefer to purchase unripe kiwis, as soft kiwis have a very short shelf life. Unripe fruit will have a hard center and extra tart flavor, but they will soften and sweeten as they ripen at home. Unripe kiwis are harder, with slightly green skin. Make sure unripe kiwis are not bruised or damaged, as this will cause them to ripen unevenly.

Here are a few of the most common uses for green kiwis: