ISHS Acta Horticulturae 610: V International Symposium on Kiwifruit
ARE KIWIFRUIT REALLY GOOD FOR YOU? |
| Authors: | A.R. Ferguson, L.R. Ferguson |
| Keywords: | Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia deliciosa, ‘Hayward’, ‘Hort16A’, laxatives, nutrition, vitamins |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.610.16 |
| Abstract:
Kiwifruit are enjoyable to eat. They are exceptionally good sources of vitamin C and they are also excellent sources of potassium and folate and possibly of vitamin E and vitamin K. They contain a most effective laxative. There is very little if any loss of nutritional quality during long-term storage and ripening. Kiwifruit may be particularly beneficial to elderly consumers. However, the risks from the allergic response to kiwifruit should not be underestimated. | |
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