What kind of fruit is the kiwifruit? The latest answer is here
The kiwifruit belongs to the phylum Angiospermae, class Dicotyledoneae, subclass Archichlamydeae, order Parietales, suborder Camelliaceae, family Actinidiaceae, genus Actinidia, and is a perennial plant; the kiwifruit is the fruit of the plant Actinidia chinensis of the family Actinidiaceae. The kiwifruit, like the fruits of the tomato and the grape, is a simple fruit—fleshy fruit—berry.
Types of kiwifruit
Among the genus Actinidia, the first to receive attention both in China and abroad is Actinidia chinensis, followed by the northern-grown Actinidia kolomikta (variegated kiwi), Actinidia arguta (hardy kiwi) and Actinidia polygama (silver vine). The fruits of the southern-grown Actinidia eriantha (woolly kiwi), Actinidia callosa var. henryi and Actinidia chrysantha are also quite large, and they are tasty and delicious, making them species also worth promoting. According to the actual specimens, the species with larger fruits also include Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia rubus-like, Actinidia sorbiifolia, Actinidia chengkouensis and Actinidia stellipila, which likewise appear worthy of attention.
Medicinal value
The kiwifruit is sweet and sour in taste and cold in nature, and has the effects of promoting salivation and relieving heat, regulating the middle and lowering qi, quenching thirst and promoting urination, and nourishing and strengthening the body. It contains a hydrolytic enzyme of the sulfhydryl protease type and superoxide dismutase, and has the functions of beautifying the face, improving immunity, fighting cancer, resisting aging, softening blood vessels, and resisting swelling and inflammation.
The serotonin contained in the kiwifruit has the effect of stabilizing the emotions and calming the mood; the natural inositol it contains helps brain activity; dietary fiber can lower cholesterol and promote heart health; and actinidine and various proteases have the functions of stimulating the appetite and strengthening the spleen, aiding digestion, and preventing constipation. In addition, the kiwifruit also has the effect of darkening the hair, beautifying the face, and making the skin tender.
Edible value
The kiwifruit contains various vitamins as well as fat, protein, amino acids and calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, pectin, etc. Among these, the vitamin C content is very high, with every 100 grams of kiwifruit containing 400 to 430 mg of vitamin C.
The kiwifruit is suitable for consumption by patients with gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, hypertension, coronary heart disease, jaundice hepatitis, arthritis and urinary tract stones; it is suitable for people with poor appetite and indigestion; and it is suitable for special personnel working in aviation, navigation, high-altitude and mining environments, as well as for the elderly and the infirm. People with low spirits and those who often eat grilled foods are also advised to eat kiwifruit.