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The Chinese Gooseberry is a native of China, however it is
known as the Kiwi fruit of New Zealand. It is grown
extensively in Central California.
The small, oval fruit has a thin brownish-green skin with a
fuzzy surface. The flesh, which is a distinctive green, with
tiny purplish seeds surrounding a white core, may be eaten raw
or cooked. It has a taste that resembles strawberries and
pineapple with a banana like texture. It is considered one of
the most nutrient dense fruits, loaded with vitamin C and
potent anti-oxidents. Kiwifruit comes packed in counts 25, 27,
28, 30, 33,
36, 39, 42 (45 count special order) Each fruit
individually placed in
plastic cup holders, 1 layer per tray
Two great sites on the Kiwifruit:
http://www.calharvest.com/kinutr2.html
http://www.kiwifruit.org/
Here is a Kiwifruit site from New Zealand:
http://www.seeka.co.nz/
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