KIWI FRUIT (CHINESE GOOSEBERRY)

   BOTANICAL NAME-ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA

   SPECIMEN FROM-ITALY

   SPECIEMEN’S WEIGHT-72gm/FRUIT

FLOWERS:

The large (1 to 2 inch diameter).While to cream colored flowers are somewhat fragrant and produced as singles to triple in the leaf exiles.

The flowering period extends over several weeks from early May to June depending upon climatic condition.

FRUIT:

The oval, ovoid or oblong fruit is up to 2-1/2 inches long, with russet brown skin densely covered with short, stiff brown hairs. The flesh, firm, until fully ripe is glistening, bright green or sometimes yellow, brownish or off-white, except for the while, dark purple or nearly black seeds.

TASTE:

The taste is sweet and slightly acidic, similar to eating a banana with pineapple and/or strawberry through in.

 HEALTH BENEFITS OF KIWI:

1-HELP YOUR DIGESTION WITH ENZYMES

Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein dissolving enzymes.

2-SUPPORTS WEIGHT LOSS:

Kiwi is low glycemic index and high fibers content means it will not create a strong insulin rush like other fruit with high sugar contents. So the body will not respond by storing fat.

3-HELPS FIGHT HEART DISEASE:

Eating 2 to 3 kiwis a day has been shown to reduce the potential of blood clotting and 18% and reduce triglycerides by 15%.Kiwi fruit has the same anti-clotting benefits with no side effects. Just addition health benefits.

4-HELPS CLEAN OUT TOXINS:

The fuzzy fiber of kiwi helps bind and move toxins from your intestinal tract.

5- HELPS OF EYE PROBLEMS:

Kiwi is high level of lutein and zeaxanthin- both are which are natural chemicals found in the human eye.

NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN OF KIWI FRUIT:

Calories-42 

Protein-0.8gms

Total Fat-0.4gms

Fiber-2.1

Vitamin C-64 milligrams

Vitamin A-3 micrograms

Iron-0.2 milligrams

Potassium-252 milligrams

Folate-17 micrograms

"THE KIWI FRUITS IS HIGHER IN VITAMINS C/ OUNCE THAN MOST OTHER FRUITS."

                                                                                                               SUBMITTED BY:

                                                                                                                ROHIT KUMAR

                                                                                                                M.Sc.  1^ST SEM