Kiwifruit (often shortened to kiwi outside Australia and New Zealand), or Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of several species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia.

2017年2月9日 · The erstwhile Chinese gooseberry, as its archaic English name suggests, finds its root a hemisphere away in China. Its original name in Chinese, mihoutao — “macaque fruit” — refers to the...

It's hard to fathom that the exotic fruit with soft flesh and a unique taste wasn't always known as "kiwifruit." It was once called the Chinese gooseberry.

2024年5月16日 · "Chinese gooseberry" is the lesser-known name for the kiwifruit, a popular subtropical fruit that became well known around the world in the 1950s, when it began to be exported from New Zealand on a large scale. This fruit has a characteristic tart, acidic flavor and pulpy green flesh.

2021年2月12日 · Have you ever heard of a Chinese Gooseberry? You might be asking yourself, “what is a Chinese gooseberry?” Today’s episode is going to take you on a long journey from California to New Zealand to China as we dive deep into the history behind this humble fruit.

Chinese gooseberry or kiwifruit is a rapidly growing woody deciduous climbing vine in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to China and other parts of East Asia, not New Zealand as you might expect.

The prominent produce company Turners and Growers announced that it would from now on export Chinese gooseberries as ‘kiwifruit’. Introduced to this country in 1904, kiwifruit are now cultivated worldwide, with New Zealand-grown fruit marketed as ‘Zespri’.

2024年12月10日 · Golden kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) has fewer hairs and yellower, sweeter flesh than A. deliciosa and is grown commercially in some places. Other kiwis include two cold-hardy species (A. arguta and A. kolomikta), Chinese egg gooseberry (A. coriacea), red kiwi (A. melanandra), silver vine (A. polygama), and purple kiwi (A. purpurea).

Meet Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa, more commonly known as the kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry. This hardy, deciduous vine is famous for its deliciously tangy, sweet fruit—the kiwi! Originating from China, this plant is widely cultivated for its edible fruit and ornamental value. 🌱

Kiwi fruit, alternatively known as Chinese gooseberry, boasts a delectable taste and is rich in beneficial phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. This uniquely flavorful berry originates from the Shaanxi province in Eastern China, earning it the prestigious title of National Fruit of China.