New Zealand Gold Kiwi 

– Origin: New Zealand

–  Quality standard:  Imported

– Characteristic:

• About 7 fruits/1kg, even, beautiful, thin skin, shiny yellow flesh.
• The flesh is juicy, sweet and aromatic, with a mild sourness in the seeds.
• Zespri New Zealand Gold Kiwifruit has a yellow interior, smooth, bronze-colored skin, and a crown-like calyx at the tip of the fruit.
• The sweet, tropical flavor makes it a great summer dessert.
• In addition, fresh kiwi is also known for its many nutritional values ​​that are good for the body.

– Nutritional value:

• Vitamin C: Abundant, twice as high as green kiwi, helps strengthen the immune system, anti-oxidant, protects skin from harmful effects of sunlight.
• Vitamin E: Helps protect cells from damage, supports cardiovascular health.
• Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure, good for the heart.
• Fiber: Helps keep the digestive system healthy and aids weight loss.
• Folic acid: Important for pregnant women, helps fetal brain development.
• In addition: Also contains many other nutrients such as vitamin K, magnesium, phosphorus, copper,…

– Benefits of using kiwi:

• Boost immune system.
• Good for heart health.
• Aids digestion.
• Helps lose weight.
• Good for skin.
• Good for eyes.
• Prevent cancer.

– How to use kiwi:

• Can be eaten raw, peeled or unpeeled.
• Add to salads, smoothies, yogurt.
• Make jam, cakes, ice cream.

–  How to choose delicious kiwi:

• Choose kiwis with smooth, even golden brown skin, without roughness, scratches or brown spots.
• Use your finger to gently press on the kiwi. If the kiwi is moderately soft and slightly elastic, it is a good kiwi.
• With Farmers Market, the top criteria are high quality products, clear origin, bringing the best experience to customers.

– To preserve kiwi for a long time and keep it fresh, you need to note:

+ Temperature:

• Room temperature: If the kiwis are not yet ripe, leave them at room temperature until ripe. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Refrigerator: Once the kiwis are ripe, place them in the refrigerator at a temperature between 0°C and 4°C. At this temperature, kiwis can be stored for 5 to 7 days.

+ Humidity:

• Kiwis need to be stored at high humidity to maintain their freshness.
• You can place kiwis in a plastic bag or covered container to keep them moist.
• Avoid letting kiwi come into direct contact with water as this will cause the kiwi to rot.

+ Division:

• Kiwis should be divided into separate fruits when stored in the refrigerator to avoid being crushed.
• Avoid letting kiwi come into contact with other fruits such as apples, bananas, pears, etc. because these fruits can produce ethylene gas, causing kiwi to ripen faster and become rotten.

+ Storage tips:

• To ripen kiwis faster: You can put kiwis in a paper bag with apples or bananas.
• To slow down the ripening of kiwis: You can wrap kiwis in wax paper or newspaper.
• To freeze kiwi: You can cut kiwi into pieces and place them in freezer bags. Frozen kiwi can be stored for several months.

– Note:

• Do not store kiwi at too high a temperature because it will cause the kiwi to overripe quickly.
• Do not store kiwi for too long because it will cause the kiwi to lose its flavor and nutrients.

– How to use kiwi

+ Eat directly:

• This is the simplest and most popular way to enjoy kiwi.
• You can wash the kiwi, peel or remove the skin (depending on your preference) and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Kiwi can be eaten with yogurt, honey or added to salads and smoothies.

+ Make smoothies:

• Kiwi is a great ingredient for making smoothies.
• You can combine kiwi with other fruits such as bananas, strawberries, apples,… to create delicious, nutritious smoothies.

+ Make jam:

• Kiwi jam is a delicious accompaniment to bread or crackers.
• To make kiwi jam, you need to prepare the kiwi, then cook it with sugar and water until it thickens.

– Can pregnant women and children eat kiwi?

+ Pregnant women

• Kiwi is a fruit that contains twice as much vitamin C as lemon . In addition, pregnant women who eat kiwi are also supplemented with fiber, vitamin E, carbohydrates, energy and other minerals.
• Pregnant women eating kiwi can meet up to 140% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C. It can be said that because of its high vitamin C content, kiwi becomes a very good fruit for pregnant women and fetuses.
• For pregnant mothers before and after giving birth , vitamin C helps the mother’s body absorb iron better to prevent anemia.
• Vitamin C in kiwi helps form neurotransmitters, which are important for brain function.
• Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect RNA and DNA from damage caused by free radicals.

+ Introduce kiwi  to your baby between 8 and 10 months because of its tart nature. If your baby has shown signs of food allergies or diaper rash before, consider introducing the fruit between 10 and 12 months.

• Vitamin C : Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, providing 230% of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin C helps boost the immune system, absorb iron from other foods, and heal wounds.
• Fiber : Kiwi provides 16% of the daily fiber requirement for children. Fiber helps relieve constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system.

– Notes when enjoying: 

• Pregnant women should only eat about 2-3 kiwis per day.
• Kiwis are highly acidic, so don’t eat too many as you may get mouth ulcers, tongue ulcers and rashes.
• If you have genetic allergies, gastritis or other problems, you should avoid eating kiwi during pregnancy.
• People with allergic rhinitis are at increased risk of allergic reactions to kiwi.

– Where to buy imported kiwi?

If you do not know where to buy organic kiwi in Ho Chi Minh City. You can refer to and come to the Farmers Market system to choose for yourself a product that meets quality standards, is assured of its origin and has the best price.

STORE SYSTEM

• Farmers Market Hai Ba Trung  (104, Hai Ba Trung, Ward Da Kao, District 1)
• Farmers Market Nguyen Thi Minh Khai  (496 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 2, District 3)
• Farmers Market Phan Xich Long  (218 Phan Xich Long, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan)
• Farmers Market Nguyen Thi Thap (486 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Quy, District 7)
• Farmers Market Hoang Hoa Tham  (99 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 6, Binh Thanh)
• Farmers Market Tan Binh  (43 Vo Thanh Trang, Ward 11, Tan Binh)
• Farmers Market Go Vap (16 Quang Trung, Ward 10, Go Vap)

Opening hours: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
(All days of the week)

Farmers Market consultants are pleased to answer any questions you may have.