Where is the origin of kiwifruit?

Kiwifruit (scientific name: Kiwifruit) is the title of cultivated fruit of Kiwifruit. Also known as macaque pear, rattan pear, carambola, carambola, Mu Zi and bitter gourd, it is native to Wuduhe Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China. It is usually oval. The dark brown hairy skin is generally inedible, with bright green flesh and a row of black seeds inside. Kiwi is soft in texture, and its taste is sometimes described as a mixture of strawberries, bananas and pineapples. Because macaques like to eat, they are named kiwifruit; It is also said that it is named because the skin is covered with hair and looks like a macaque.

Kiwifruit can be divided into delicious Kiwifruit and Chinese Kiwifruit. Delicious kiwifruit has a lot of bristles, while China kiwifruit has few and sparse hairs and often falls off. Now the most commonly used kiwifruit is delicious kiwifruit. For example, Xu Xiang, Jin Xiang, Thick Xiang, Hayward, Astra and Jin Kui are all delicious kiwifruit.

China is the origin center of kiwifruit, and the origin of kiwifruit in the world is in China, especially at the northern foot of Qinling Mountains in Guanzhong, Shaanxi. Kiwifruit is born on the edge of forest or in thickets on hillside, and is cultivated in some gardens. China, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Henan and other places are distributed.

Kiwi has five major producing areas in China: First, Funiu Mountain, Tongbai Mountain and Dabie Mountain; Second, the northern foot of Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi (mainly zhouzhi county in xi 'an and Meixian in Baoji); Third, Guizhou Plateau and western Hunan; Fourth, peace county, the source of the Guangdong River. Fifth, northwest Sichuan and southwest Hubei; However, zhouzhi county and Meixian in Xi City, Shaanxi Province, Baoji City, Cangxi County and Anle Town in Sichuan Province, which are adjacent to each other, have become a veritable hometown of kiwifruit because of their rich kiwifruit.

Deciduous vines; Branches brown, pilose, pith white, layered. The leaves are nearly round or broadly obovate, the top is obtuse or slightly concave, there are few spikelets, the base is round to heart-shaped, the edge has awn teeth, the surface is sparse, and the back is densely covered with gray-white stellate fluff. When the flowers bloom, they are milky white, then turn yellow, and single or several flowers are born in the axils of leaves. Sepals 5, with light brown pilose; Petals 5-6, with short claws; Stamens are numerous, anthers are yellow; Styles filiform, numerous. Berries are ovoid, about 3 cm in transverse diameter, and densely covered with yellowish brown branches. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruit maturity is 8-65438+1October. Kiwifruit is about the size of an egg (about 6 cm in height and 4.5 to 5.5 cm in circumference) and is generally oval. Dark brown and hairy epidermis is generally inedible. Inside are bright green pulp and a row of black seeds. Kiwi is soft in texture, and its taste is sometimes described as a mixture of strawberries, bananas and pineapples. Because the skin is covered with hair, it looks like a macaque. Also lied that macaques like to eat this fruit, in fact, macaques may never see kiwifruit.

The plants of kiwifruit are divided into male plants and female plants. The male plants are hairy and have small leaves, and the male plants also appear in the female flowers earlier. However, the female plant has almost no hair, and the first leaf is larger than the male flower.

Kiwifruit is the fruit of Kiwifruit. Because its vitamin C content ranks among the best among fruits, a kiwi fruit can provide more than twice a person's daily vitamin C requirement, and is known as the "king of fruits". Kiwi also contains good soluble dietary fiber, and the most striking part of the fruit is its phytochemicals with outstanding antioxidant properties. According to the research report of USDA, the comprehensive antioxidant index of kiwifruit ranks above the average level among fruits, second only to citrus fruits such as oranges, oranges and oranges, and far stronger than daily fruits such as apples, pears and watermelons.

Kiwifruit is rich in pulp and fat juice, which is fragrant and delicious, sweet and sour, and resistant to storage. Fresh fruits harvested in time can be preserved for one month at room temperature without deterioration; It can even be kept fresh at low temperature for more than five or six months. In addition to fresh food, it can also be processed into fruit juice, jam, fruit wine, canned sugar water, dried fruit, preserved fruit and so on. These products are yellow, brown or orange, with attractive color and delicious taste, and their nutritional value is no less than that of fresh fruit, making them health food for workers in navigation, aviation, plateau and high temperature. Kiwi fruit juice has become the first choice for national athletes, and it is also a nourishing product for the old and the weak. It is rich in vitamins C, A, E, K, Mg and cellulose, and also contains other rare nutrients in fruits-folic acid, carotene, calcium, lutein, amino acids and natural inositol. Kiwi, also known as kiwi fruit, contains 2.6 times as much calcium as grapefruit, 4 times as much/kloc-0.7 times as much as banana, and 2 times as much vitamin C as orange. So its nutritional value far exceeds that of other fruits.

Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, which can strengthen the immune system, promote wound healing and absorb iron. Rich in inositol and amino acids, it can inhibit depression and supplement the nutrition of mental consumption; Its perfect proportion of low sodium and high potassium can supplement the physical strength lost by staying up late and working overtime.

Kiwifruit is nutritious and delicious. The sugar content in fruit is about 13%, and the acid content is about 2%. Moreover, each gram of pulp contains C400 mg of vitamin C, which is nearly 9 times higher than that of citrus. Fresh fruit is sweet and sour, fragrant and refreshing. Call it "super fruit", worthy of the name.

According to the research, kiwifruit is considered as the fruit with the highest nutritional density (according to the research report of the US Department of Agriculture, kiwifruit ranks second only to oranges, oranges and other citrus fruits, and far exceeds apples, pears, watermelons and other daily fruits). Eating two kiwis a day can supplement calcium in the body, enhance the body's absorption of food and improve the quality of sleep. The slight acid in kiwifruit can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, reduce flatulence and improve sleep state. Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, one kiwifruit contains 87 mg of vitamin C, and the black particles in the pulp are rich in vitamin E, which can prevent macular diseases. Kiwi is a fruit with low fat and calories, and it is also rich in folic acid, dietary fiber, low sodium and high potassium. The arginine contained in kiwifruit can help the wound heal and has the effect of treating impotence. Kiwi contains a variety of amino acids, such as glutamic acid and arginine, which can be used as nerve conduction substances in the brain to promote the secretion of growth hormone. Kiwi is a kind of fruit with high nutritional value. Its soluble solid content is 14~20%, and it contains more than ten kinds of amino acids such as leucine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, tyrosine, valine and alanine, and is rich in minerals. Every100g pulp contains 27 mg of calcium, 26 mg of phosphorus, 0.2 mg of iron/kloc-0, and carotene. Among them, the content of vitamin C is more than 100 mg (per 100 g pulp), and some varieties are as high as more than 300 mg, which is 5- 10 times that of citrus and 5-30 times that of apples and other fruits, so it is known as the "king of fruits" in the world. Because kiwifruit is full of nutrition and contains some important substances indispensable to human body, it plays an important role in maintaining human health and preventing diseases. Eating more kiwifruit can prevent osteoporosis in the elderly; Inhibit the deposition of cholesterol on the inner wall of arteries, so as to prevent and treat arteriosclerosis; It can improve myocardial function and prevent and treat heart disease. In anti-cancer, it can inhibit the mutagenic effect of nitrosamines in the intestine on tissues. After eating kiwi fruit, some cancer patients can reduce anorexia and cachexia, and also reduce the side effects or toxic reactions caused by X-ray irradiation and chemotherapy. Eating more kiwi fruit can also prevent the excessive production of peroxide in the body, prevent the formation of senile plaques and delay the aging of the human body.

Efficacy:

1. Reduce gastrointestinal discomfort

Eating and drinking coffee or tea late at night can cause acidic conditions. Kiwi fruit can be used as a good antacid no matter what problems related to acidity appear in the body, such as heartburn or acid reflux. It can also treat diarrhea and dysentery. A cup of kiwi fruit juice or powder can relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.

2. Improve immunity and improve indigestion.

The effects of kiwifruit also include improving immune function, treating liver diseases, dyspepsia, anemia, urinary system problems, respiratory diseases, brain diseases and so on. It can also increase the production of red blood cells and strengthen teeth and nails.

3. Treat respiratory diseases, improve vision and eliminate wrinkles.

Kiwifruit can effectively treat respiratory problems and improve vision. Use with honey can effectively improve vision. In addition, it is a powerful antioxidant that can eliminate wrinkles and fine lines. But if the skin is damaged or allergic, consult a doctor before using kiwifruit.

4. Improve protein and solve stomach weakness.

Kiwifruit is rich in nutrition, so it can improve the total protein level. Drinking a cup of kiwi fruit powder after a meal can solve the problem of weak stomach.