Kiwis are small fruits that look like fuzzy brown eggs on the outside, but when you slice one open, you get a beautiful surprise! The inside is bright green with a ring of tiny black seeds and a white center that looks like a little starburst. Kiwis were first grown in China, where they were called “yang tao,” and later they got the name “kiwi” because they look like the fuzzy brown kiwi bird from New Zealand. Even though kiwis are small, they are packed with more Vitamin C than an orange, which makes them tiny vitamin powerhouses!
Kiwis have a sweet and tangy taste that is a little bit like a mix between a strawberry and a banana. You can eat a kiwi by cutting it in half and scooping the fruit out with a spoon, almost like eating a little green bowl of goodness. Here is a surprising fact: you can actually eat the fuzzy brown skin of a kiwi because it is full of healthy fiber, but most people prefer to peel it off first. Kiwi vines can grow for a very long time, and they wrap around poles and fences just like grapevines do. Kiwis are wonderful in fruit salads, smoothies, or just eaten all by themselves as a refreshing snack!
