
Potential Health Benefits of Kiwifruits: The King of Fruits
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of science and technolgy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-5660
DOI - 10.46243/jst.2021.v6.i1.pp126-131
Subject(s) - kiwi , actinidia deliciosa , health benefits , biology , crop , flesh , nectar , horticulture , penicillium italicum , flavor , actinidia chinensis , traditional medicine , botany , food science , medicine , agronomy , postharvest , pollen
Fruits are the essential element of the balanced nutritious diet. The kiwifruit (Actinidai deliciosa) isoriginally a native crop of China, hence also knows as the Chinese gooseberry. The kiwifruit appears to be of ovoidshape with slightly brown, hairy skin peel and macaque outlook. Kiwi is observed as a comparably minor crop with0.2% of fruit production. Currently, Italy, New Zealand and Chile are the world’s top kiwi producing countries. Thekiwifruit is a small fruit that hold replete of flavors and health benefits. It is enriched with a tart sour and sweetflavor with bright green flesh and small edible black seeds. The kiwifruit has been recognized as a rich source ofvitamin C and antioxidants. It has already been proven that, the kiwi fruit is an abundant source of potassium ,magnesium and vitamin E. Kiwifruit is also known as an Immunity Booster. The kiwis accommodate various healthaids and are also used as medication to treat Hair Health, Asthma, Eye and Skin Health, and also Depression. Thisarticle provides some information about the kiwi fruit and its various health benefits