
For the sweetest, fullest flavor, choose plump, fragrant kiwi fruit that yield to gentle pressure, like ripe peaches. Unripe fruit has a hard core and a tart, astringent taste. If only firm kiwis are available, ripen them for a few days before eating them. Reject shriveled or mushy fruits, or those with bruises or wet spots.
Summer — Spring
A leading source of Potassium, and a good source of Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Copper and Manganese, kiwi is also high in Vitamin C.