Pick of the Week - Kiwi Gold
My pick this week is the Gold Kiwifruit from the Zespri company in New Zealand. This fruit is fantastic and eats very well. One of these gold kiwifruits gives you 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. To me, they are far tastier than the green product, they are definitely sweeter and the market is prepared to pay more for this fruit. Researchers have now developed 6 or 7 different colours of kiwi. This one is by far the best and the Zespri grown product is superior to other, cheaper, lesser gold varieties now on the market. They have a tropical taste, are low in calories, and are an aid to digestion. On the downside they don’t store as well as the green fruit, however they are a taste sensation. The Gold kiwi is in season and at their best now, they will be available until late September.
HOW TO PICK
Pick kiwis that are semi-firm to touch, unblemished with no soft, bruised spots or wrinkled skin.
HOW TO STORE
Store at room temperature and only refrigerate once ripe.
