About kiwi fruit
Kiwi fruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is native to the Changkiang Valley of China and its cultivation dates back to the late 19th century. This is the national fruit of China.
Although kiwi was cultivated in China since the beginning, New Zealanders, as the country that first realized the capacity of this juicy and delicious fruit, began to plant kiwi commercially. They named this fruit after their national bird, Kiwi.
In 1963, New Zealand, as one of the main kiwifruit exporting countries, introduced this fluffy fruit to India. Since then, kiwi has been recognized as a popular and delicious fruit in the world markets and has been widely accepted.
Scientific name and history:
The scientific name of kiwi is “Actinidia deliciosa”. This fruit comes from the subfamily of pears and Chinese pears. Kiwi, its main producer, New Zealand, increased the production of this fruit and helped introduce it to world markets.
Nutritional Value:
– Vitamin C: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C. Consuming less than one kiwi will provide you with plenty of vitamin C.
– Fiber: contains a significant amount of fiber that can help improve digestion and reduce blood cholesterol.
– Potassium and vitamin K: Kiwi also contains a good amount of potassium and vitamin K.
Kiwi is usually eaten fresh, but can also be used in salads, jams, jellies, desserts, and juices.
Maintenance:
It is better to keep kiwi in the refrigerator to preserve its freshness. If the kiwi is soft, it is better to consume it quickly.
Kiwi properties
Kiwi is a fruit rich in nutrients and useful for health. Below, some of the properties of kiwi are reviewed:
Vitamin C:
Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C. This vitamin is a strong antioxidant that helps maintain skin health, support the immune system, prevent oxidative damage, and is an effective presence in the collagen production process.
Fiber:
Kiwi consumption can help strengthen the digestive system and prevent digestive problems, including constipation. The fiber in kiwi can also help control blood glucose levels and reduce cholesterol.
potassium:
Kiwi contains potassium, which is important for maintaining the balance of electrolytes, heart health and muscle activity.
Vitamin K:
The vitamin K in kiwifruit plays an important role in various processes in the body, including supporting bone health and participating in the blood clotting process.
Antioxidants:
Kiwi contains a lot of antioxidants that can help fight free radicals and prevent cell damage.
Some studies have shown that consuming fruits such as kiwi can help lower blood pressure and control cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Weight Loss:
Kiwi can help in weight loss and weight management because it contains fiber and low calories.
Coping with stress:
Consumption of vitamin C and antioxidants in kiwi may help reduce oxidative stress and maintain mental health.
Note that it is always better to consume any food in the right amount and according to individual needs, and if there are any health problems, ask your doctor for advice.
Kiwi production in Iran
Kiwi is also produced in Iran and is sold as a popular fruit in domestic markets. Kiwi production in Iran is done in different provinces and the development of kiwi orchards has also increased in recent years.
Due to the suitable weather and soil conditions in some regions of Iran, farmers have succeeded in producing kiwi with excellent quality. The provinces of Golestan, Mazandaran, Gilan, East Azerbaijan, Hamedan, West Azerbaijan, etc. are among the regions where kiwi is produced.
The quality of kiwifruit produced in Iran also depends on agricultural conditions, type of variety, and agricultural management. The domestic market of Iran also considers this fruit as its sales market, and Iranian people usually consume kiwi as a delicious and useful fruit.
In case of technical development and improvement in planting and production, kiwi can play a greater role as an important product in the production basket of Iranian fruits.
Kiwi exporting countries
Kiwi is a global fruit that is produced and exported in many countries. Some of the kiwi exporting countries are:
New Zealand: New Zealand is one of the largest producers and exporters of kiwi in the world. New Zealand kiwi is sold to the world market due to the suitable climate conditions for the growth of this fruit.
China: China is also one of the major kiwi producer countries and a large part of China’s production is exported to other countries.
Iran: Iran is also one of the most reliable kiwi producers in Europe and exports a large amount of its production to European countries and other global markets.
Japan: Japan is also a country that is active in the production and export of kiwi and sells its products to the Middle East and Asian markets.
Australia: Australia is also an important kiwifruit producer and exports its produce to various global markets.
Greece: Greece also plays a role in kiwi production and export and is known as one of the producing countries in the European region.
France: France is also active in kiwi production and its export to European markets.
These countries have been able to be influential in the production and export of kiwi to the world markets with suitable weather conditions and advanced agricultural technology.
