7 Surprising Facts About Kiwi | Elune Blue

Kiwifruits were originally called "Chinese gooseberries," but the name was changed in the 1950s. The new name, "kiwifruit," was chosen because of its resemblance to New Zealand’s national bird -- the kiwi bird. Learn more about the magic of Kiwi: https://eluneblue.com/kiwi-symbolism/ Connect with us online: Website: http://eluneblue.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EluneBlue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EluneBlue Tumblr: https://eluneblue.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eluneblue/ ? Track: "Calming Sensation" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/7JMATQ Transcript (with Timestamps): • 00:00 - 00:20 "Gooseberries" Kiwifruits were originally called "Chinese gooseberries," but the name was changed in the 1950s. The new name, "kiwifruit," was chosen because of its resemblance to New Zealand’s national bird -- the kiwi bird. • 00:20 - 00:34 Unique Nutrition Actinidin and serotonin are two unique nutrients that are only found in kiwifruit. Actinidin is an enzyme that helps break down proteins, and serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep, mood, and appetite. • 00:34 - 00:44 Growing Giants Kiwifruit plants are long-lived and vigorous vines that can grow to be over 30 feet tall and produce fruit for over 50 years. • 00:44 - 00:56 Kiwi Colossus The world's largest kiwifruit was grown in New Zealand in 2014. It weighed over 3 pounds and was so big that it could barely fit in the palm of a hand. • 00:56 - 01:08 Kiwi Kingpin New Zealand is the kiwi kingpin, producing more than half of the global crop. Its mild climate and fertile soils make it ideal for growing this delicious and nutritious fruit. • 01:08 - 01:15 Lucky Fruit Kiwis are a symbol of good luck in China. They are often given as a gift during the Chinese New Year holiday. • 01:15 - 01:26 Explosive Harvest Early New Zealand kiwifruit growers used dynamite to collect pollen from male plants due to a shortage. This dangerous practice was eventually banned. #kiwi #funfacts #eluneblue