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sweet & sour
The biggest difference between a green and yellow kiwi is of course the color. But anyone who has ever tried the yellow variant knows that the taste is also very different. A yellow kiwi is a lot sweeter, because it contains more fructose and glucose. That makes it a great addition to sweet dishes and desserts. The green kiwi has a slightly sour taste, and therefore works very well in savory recipes. It is also a popular ingredient in smoothies.
What’s in it?
In terms of composition, green and yellow kiwis are quite similar. They both contain 16 important vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, iron and vitamin C. However, the ratio differs slightly. For example, 100 g of green kiwi contain 88 mg of vitamin C, but a yellow kiwi contains almost twice as much, namely 152 mg. Conversely, a green kiwi contains much more fiber, which helps to get digestion going.
(Difference
Did you know that you can eat the skin of a kiwi? A green kiwi has a fairly rough skin with ‘hairs’, which is why most prefer to throw them away. But the skin of a yellow kiwi is much thinner and smoother, so you can eat it just fine. The skin of both varieties is even full of fiber and vitamins, although you don’t have to do it for the health benefit: this part of the kiwi is so small that it has little effect. Fortunately, the kiwi itself is also very healthy.
Well matured
You can usually eat a yellow kiwi immediately upon purchase, a green kiwi takes longer to ripen. Do you want to store a kiwi for a longer period of time? Keep it in the fridge, separate from other fruits. If you want to ripen the kiwi faster, it works well to put it in a paper bag or put it in a fruit basket, between the other fruits.
Got an appetite? These 3 surprising recipes with kiwi are super healthy and can be on the table in no time. So definitely give it a try!
For every moment of the day
Healthy living doesn’t have to be difficult. Zespri kiwifruit provides you with 16 essential vitamins and minerals in one go, from vitamins C and B12 to calcium and iron. Add the kiwis to your breakfast, lunch or dinner and make the most of your day. Look here for the most original recipes and get inspired.
