
How to select
Choose kiwi berries with dark green, slightly wrinkled skin that give to light pressure.
How to prepare
Rinse berries under running water in a colander. Pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
How to store
Keep kiwi berries in their original container. Store in the coldest part of the fridge for 2 weeks or more. Wash before using.
Peak season
Summer
Ways to use
- Eat kiwi berries by themselves like grapes.
- Use kiwi berries as a beverage garnish.
- Add kiwi berries to a cheeseboard the next time you entertain guests.
- Throw kiwi berries into a fruit salad.
Fun facts
- A kiwi berry plant can grow up to 20 feet.
- The kiwi berry goes by several other names including Hardy Kiwi, Arctic Kiwi, and Vinepear.
- Kiwi berries are very similar to kiwis with the biggest difference being their lack of fuzzy skin.
Nutrition info and facts
Kiwi berries are high in vitamin C. Kiwi berries' sugar content makes them a good, healthy snack for young children. Kiwi berries contain protein and enzymes necessary for proper cell function.
125 g serving = 96 calories, 22 g carbohydrate, 9.5 g sugar, 1.5 g protein, 4 g fiber, 360 mg potassium, 90% RDI vitamin C
Learn more
Growing kiwiberry in the home garden (UMN Extension)
Sources
Kiwi Berry Organics Co. Ripening & eating.
Minnesota Fruit Research. What's in a kiwiberry? October 11, 2018.
NZKiwiBerry Growers Inc. Nutritional value.
Taste of Home. What are kiwi berries and how do you eat them? February 27, 2023.
Tropical Box. Kiwi berry.