Kiwi
Kiwi
Kiwifruit or Kiwi or Chinese gooseberry belongs to the genus Actinidia and comes from Asia. Exotic, nutritious and especially beneficial for the body, kiwi is the pre-eminent fruit of winter. It’s very juicy and has a characterisic sweet and sour taste. Its cultivation is located in areas with favorable soil and climatic conditions and mainly, such as the area of Imathia.
Kiwi fruit is rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber and trace elements. It has more vitamin C than any other fruit. Its nutritional value is maintained in any form and very low caloric value
Beneficial properties
Kiwis contain high levels of nutrients that help boost the immune system, including vitamin C and antioxidants. Research studies suggest that kiwi can support the immune system and possibly reduce the frequency and severity of colds In fact, kiwis contain about 230% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C!
With both the skin and the fruit, the kiwi contains high amounts of dietary fiber. Indicative is the fact that kiwi is used as a natural "medicine" for constipation. In addition, the fiber in kiwi can help reduce a variety of different gastrointestinal problems and discomfort.
Because of its antioxidant properties and its role in collagen production, vitamin C can have particularly positive effects on many areas of health, including skin health. At the same time, the vitamin C contained in kiwi can help improve the elasticity, complexion and texture of the skin.
Availability period
| Varieties | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
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| Summer | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||||
| Soreli | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||||
| Hayward | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Tsechelidis | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| Green Light | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||||
| Klonos 8 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Tuscia | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
