This variety began to be produced in 1992 in New Zealand, through the crossing of seeds from a Chinese plant with excellent yellow-fleshed fruits and other male kiwi plants that produced large, flavorful fruits. The result of this cross was a fruit with golden flesh, commercially known today as ZESPRI™ Gold Kiwi. Characteristics of the fruit Its shape is similar to that of the green-fleshed kiwi, but somewhat elongated and with a crown-like pointed end. The skin is a light brown color and smooth. Its flesh has a velvety and soft consistency, is golden in color, and contains small, edible red and black seeds. In terms of flavor, this fruit differs from the green-fleshed kiwi in being sweeter and more exotic. Some people say it reminds them of a combination of melon and apricot flavors, with a hint of citrus.

1. They are delicious!

2. A source of vitamin C

Are citrus fruits the ultimate source of vitamin C? Without a doubt. Kiwis contain almost twice as much vitamin C as an orange and three times as much as a lemon. Vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system and improve bone health, dental health, and blood vessels.

3. Packed with antioxidants

Both green and yellow kiwis are rich in vitamin C. Additionally, yellow kiwi is a source of vitamin E (it contains twice as much vitamin E as an apple). Both vitamins have a strong antioxidant effect: they protect us from harmful substances, known as free radicals, as well as from diseases and aging.

4. Promotes intestinal transit

The keys to enjoying good intestinal transit are a balanced diet, drinking enough fluids, and practicing moderate exercise. Kiwi is an excellent ingredient for that balanced diet. But that’s not all: green kiwi is rich in fiber and helps improve intestinal transit naturally. A healthy digestive system ensures smooth waste elimination and proper intestinal transit. Kiwi has been shown to be a natural alternative to laxatives ¹.

Source: ¹Rush, E.C. et al. Asia Pacific J Clin Nutr 2002/ Study conducted by Nutrifyzics in 2009, at the request of Zespri.

5. Aids digestion

Green kiwis are rich in fiber. Fiber helps improve intestinal transit naturally. Additionally, kiwis contain actinidin. This enzyme enhances the digestion of proteins (found, for example, in meat and dairy products) and intestinal transit. Kiwi is the only fruit that contains actinidin, and that is precisely what makes them so special.

6. A great dose of potassium

Potassium is essential for every single cell that makes up our body. A deficiency in this substance can lead to hypertension, depression, fatigue, and poor intestinal transit. One more reason to eat kiwis: a kiwi contains almost as much potassium as a banana.

7. A source of folic acid

Are you pregnant or planning to have children? In that case, your doctor will recommend that you take folic acid. Vitamin B improves the development of genetic material. The Gold variety of Zespri kiwis contains the most folic acid. Obviously, during pregnancy, you cannot get all the folic acid you need from kiwis alone, but they perfectly and deliciously complement the folic acid prescribed by your doctor.

8. Low glycemic index

Zespri Green and Gold kiwis have a low glycemic index (GI) (39 and 48%, respectively). This means that carbohydrates are not quickly absorbed by the body and glucose is only partially released into the bloodstream. In this way, fat is burned relatively easily, and hunger is reduced. Foods with a low GI reduce the risk of developing diabetes and coronary diseases.

9. Calories? Very few!

55 and 72 kcal per 100 grams: this is the energy value of Zespri Gold and Green kiwis, respectively. Zespri Gold kiwis contain fructose, a natural form of sugar found essentially in fruit. The taste of fructose is somewhat sweeter than that of glucose, and it is this substance that gives yellow kiwi its sweet flavor. In summary: Zes