kiwi

The kiwi is the fruit of the vine Actinidia deliciosa. It is native to China but its expansion did not take place until they arrived in New Zealand, there was given the name of kiwi by the similarity of fuzzy coverage with kiwi bird.
In Spain, except in the summer months, is grown mainly in the north, Galicia, Asturias, Basque Country and Navarra.
Varieties
The two most consumed kiwifruit varieties are:
Kiwi green pulp, which highlights the Hayward kiwi. Brown fur, small hairs and green pulp. The most valuable is the one that is imported from New Zealand.
Kiwi gold, has a less ovoid, more flattened, his skin is brown but the flesh is villi and gold. The flavor is sweeter this kiwi, melon reminds and peach. Your marketing is more recent and not so abundant as green pulp.
Kiwi Uses
Kiwis are consumed as fresh fruit, peeled and halved to eat with a spoon. Also part of many baking recipes and making sorbets, salads, indents, and popular summer red.
It is advisable, when buying kiwis, choose ones that are not too ripe, discard the tender. At home are best left at room temperature be kept well up to a week, but can also be stored in the refrigerator and even tolerate freezing.
Properties

Aside from being a delicious fruit is very healthy for the nutrients it contains.Is rich in vitamins (C and E), fiber and minerals such as copper, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. They are very beneficial to help regulate blood pressure, intestinal transit and as a booster for the immune system.