What kind of fruit is kiwifruit? It is a nutrient-rich berry

Kiwifruit is a berry-type fruit; botanically, it is the fruit of a deciduous vine in the genus Actinidia, family Actinidiaceae. It originated in China and is said to be named after macaques, which enjoy eating it. The kiwifruit commonly sold in markets as "kiwi" is essentially the same fruit, differing only in name and sales channel.

In appearance and taste, kiwifruit is mostly oval; most cultivars have skin covered in fine, dense fuzz, with emerald green or golden yellow flesh, a white core in the center, and tiny sesame-like seeds surrounding it. The flesh is sweet-and-sour and juicy with a soft texture, and when ripe it gives off a distinct fresh fragrance.

Common cultivars are broadly divided by flesh color into three groups: green-fleshed, yellow-fleshed and red-fleshed, with representative species including Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia deliciosa and Actinidia arguta. Cultivars differ in how much fuzz they have, their degree of sweetness and sourness, and their storage life, so you can choose according to your own taste preference when buying.

Kiwifruit is known for its high vitamin C content and also contains dietary fiber and various minerals, making it a common fruit for supplementing vitamins in daily life. To eat it, you can scoop out the flesh with a spoon, or wait until the fruit softens slightly and peel it to eat directly. If the fruit you bring home is on the firm side, leave it at room temperature for a few days to ripen before eating, and the taste will be better.