Region of Origin
Commodity:
Gold Kiwi
Description & Origin
Gold kiwi is variety of kiwi developed by Zespri™, a cooperative of kiwi growers based in New Zealand. The gold kiwi has smooth, hairless bronze skin and a yellow-green flesh that ripens to a full golden color. The texture of the gold kiwi is much like green kiwi, but the flavor is less acidic with notes of tropical sweetness. All kiwi skin is edible, but the thin, smooth skin of the gold kiwi is ...
Other Names
Sungold™ Kiwi
Health Benefits & Nutrition
Gold kiwi contains three times as much vitamin C as an orange!
Commercial Availability (Grown for the US Market)
Foodservice Tips
Traditional Culinary Uses
Gold kiwi can be used in any of the same ways green kiwi is used. The edible skin makes preparation, and snacking, a breeze. It is an excellent addition to fruit trays, smoothie bowls, cheese boards, and charcuterie spreads. The mild tropical flavor of gold kiwi is wonderful in savory dishes paired with light proteins like chicken or shrimp. Try adding it to summer rolls or fresh rice bowls.
Flavor Pairings
Pineapple, Guava, Ginger, Cilantro, Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Yogurt, Crème Fraiche, Shrimp, Chicken.
How to Prepare
Wash thoroughly. Slice and dice or cut and scoop, as desired. The skin is edible, but can be removed if desired.
How to Store in the Kitchen
Just like green kiwi, gold kiwi is ripe when it has a slight give – but can be eaten from firm with a very light give to very tender. To quicken ripening, leave the fruit at room temperature. Kiwi will ripen extremely quickly if stored near other ripening items like bananas or mangoes. Once ripe, the fruit should be refrigerated.
Fight Food Waste Tips for root to stem cooking
Use any excess gold kiwi to make popsicles that can be frozen and enjoyed at a later time!
Warehouse Storage & Handling
Maintain these conditions for optimal short-term storage shelf life.*
IDEAL STORAGE TEMP:
32°F
TEMP STORAGE ZONE:
32-39°F
SUBJECT TO CHILLING INJURY
No
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
90-95%
PRODUCES ETHYLENE:
Yes - medium
SENSITIVE TO ETHYLENE:
Yes - high
ETHYLENE RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not store near ANY ethylene producing items. Kiwi are HIGHLY sensitive to ethylene.
RIPENS AFTER HARVEST
Yes
PROFESSINAL RIPENING RECOMMENDATION:
No
Quality Assessment
Gold kiwi should be relatively consistent in size and shape in the case. They should be firm and free from cracks, bruising or soft spots, significant scarring, or decay.
Important Handling
Kiwi are extremely sensitive to ethylene, even at low temperatures. Do not store near ethylene producing items and ensure good ventilation in the storage area. Note that smaller fruits may ripen more quickly than larger fruits.
Optimum Shelf Life
Depending on variety, conditions at harvest, and handling, gold kiwi may last up to 2 months, but due to their sensitivity to environmental conditions, they are unlikely to reach their optimum shelf life.
