Kiwifruit: Your Gut's Best Friend

 

Did you know that kiwifruit is a superfood that can do wonders for your digestive health? This small, fuzzy fruit is packed with nutrients that work together to keep your gut happy and healthy.

One of the key things that makes kiwifruit so special is its high content of pectin, a type of soluble fibre that acts as a prebiotic. Prebiotics are like food for the good bacteria in your gut, helping them thrive.

When these beneficial bacteria feed on pectin, they produce acids that nourish your gut lining and reduce inflammation. It's a win-win situation for your digestive system!

But the benefits of kiwifruit don't stop there.

The pectin fibre also helps regulate your bowel movements, making them more regular and reducing issues like bloating and constipation. As an added bonus, pectin can slow down the absorption of sugar, which is also good news for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Kiwifruit also contains a unique enzyme called actinidin, which helps break down proteins. This can make it easier for your body to digest and absorb the nutrients from protein-rich foods, and can also help reduce that ‘heavy’ feeling you sometimes get after a big meal.

Different varieties of kiwifruit offer their own unique health benefits.

Gold kiwifruit, for example, is exceptionally high in vitamin C, while red kiwifruit is rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and phenolics. These compounds help support your immune system and protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

In other words… Kiwifruit are really really good for you!

 

Introducing Michelle - Our New Logistics and Customer Liaison

We're excited to introduce Michelle, the newest member of our Kiwifruitz team! Michelle is a true expert in global commerce and logistics. With over a decade of experience, she knows how to get our delicious kiwifruit products from our farms to your doorstep efficiently and reliably. What sets Michelle apart? She's dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and has a special talent for navigating complex customs regulations and optimising supply chain logistics. We're thrilled to have Michelle on board and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll bring to Kiwifruitz and our valued customers.

 
 

Kiwi Mojito: Naughty but Nice!

Looking for a delicious fruit-flavoured cocktail that will delight your taste buds? Try this refreshing Kiwi Mojito, a unique twist on the classic mojito that combines kiwifruit with the zesty kick of lime and the cool freshness of mint. Delish!

Equipment:

  • Highball Glass

  • Measuring Jigger

  • Bar Spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 Kiwifruit (either green, gold or red), peeled and sliced

  • 1 Lime, cut into wedges

  • 10 Mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

  • 2 teaspoons Sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 60ml White rum

  • Sparkling soda or tonic, to top up

Instructions:

Muddle the Fruit and Herbs:

In a sturdy glass, combine the kiwi slices, lime wedges, mint leaves, and sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the ingredients together until the lime and kiwi release their juices and the mint is aromatic.

Add Rum:

Pour the white rum over the muddled mixture. This helps to lift off all the flavours stuck at the bottom of the glass. 

Mix:

Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.

Top with sparking soda or tonic:

Pour your sparking soda or tonic over the ice until the glass is full. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of kiwi on the rim of the glass.

 

Mata Gold Kiwi Cider: Kiwifruit Creativity

We take great pride in our product, but we also love playing our part in product development, like we did with Whakatane-based Mata Brewery. We worked closely with the Mata team, helping them create an award-winning cider that harnesses the robust flavour and appealing colour of our Golden Kiwifruit Pulp. The accolades speak for themselves: two gold medals at the prestigious NZ Cider Awards and the distinction of being named the overall trophy winner. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue our collaboration with Mata as they prepare to launch their all-new Red Kiwifruit Cider. We’re sure it will be a success too!

 

Kiwifruit Seeds: Small Wonders

In some ways, kiwifruit seeds are our unsung hero! While green, yellow and red purees steal the limelight, over the last 20 years, Kiwifruitz has quietly led the way in kiwifruit seed extraction and applications – very much setting industry benchmarks for quality and innovation. Our proprietary processes yield premium food-grade seeds and Omega 3 and 6 oils for a whole range of uses, including baking, blending with juices, sauces, jams, and even cosmetics through supercritical oil extraction. This unique product is in markets across Europe, Asia, North America, and New Zealand flying the flag for us in its own special way.

 

KPC is a member of the New Zealand Beverage Council

 

Harvest Time

It’s all hands to pump! Harvest time is our busiest time and everyone is putting in the hard mahi!

 
Christina Cortesi