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Week 4 Friday 27 th January 2009 Mystery Fruit Answers

Week 4 Friday 27 th January 2009 Mystery Fruit Answers. Fruit 1 – Kiwi Fruit Kiwi fruit is the edible fruit of Actinidia Deliciosa, and hybrids between this species and others in the genus Actinidia.

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Week 4 Friday 27 th January 2009 Mystery Fruit Answers

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  1. Week 4 Friday 27th January 2009 Mystery Fruit Answers

  2. Fruit 1 – Kiwi Fruit Kiwi fruit is the edible fruit of Actinidia Deliciosa, and hybrids between this species and others in the genus Actinidia. Kiwifruits owe their name to a bird, native of New Zealand, named "kiwi", and actually in many regions of Europe, North America and South America, kiwi fruits are generally referred to as "kiwi" This fruit consists of a hairy, brown peel containing green flesh, with white pulp in the center, surrounded by black, edible seeds. The fruit has a sweet taste, similar to a mixture of banana , pineapple and strawberry. Kiwi fruits are native to China, where they were called "macaque peach" Nutrition-wise, kiwi fruits contain about as much potassium as bananas, and also contain 1.5 times the DRI for Vitamin C. It is also rich in Vitamins A and E, and its black seeds can be crushed to produce kiwi fruit oil, which is very rich in Alfa-Linoleic Acid (an important Omega-3 essential fatty acid)

  3. Fruit 2 – Sharon Fruit Current FactsThe Sharon persimmon is an improved kaki variety named after the valley of the river in Israel where the fruit is cultivated. Not having the poisonous pits and tannin, this fruit can be enjoyed in its unripe stage. Description/TasteUnusual Sharon fruit is wrapped in a gorgeous red-orange skin that encases a jellylike flesh when ripe. Brightly colored, plump and about the size of a tomato, the unforgettable flavor of this very exceptional persimmon variety is tangy sweet. Simply succulent. Nutritional ValueLow in sodium, Sharon fruit offers a good source of vitamin A, contains some vitamin C and offers an excellent source of dietary fibre. ApplicationsRipen at room temperature. Simply rinse, peel and slice. Enjoy fresh, cooked or candied. Add this exquisite fruit's tasty charm to fruit salads or mixed green salads. For a sweet treat, cut two fruits in half lengthwise; remove ends. Sprinkle with one-half cup brown sugar and two teaspoons cinnamon. Top with three tablespoons firm butter slices. Place in baking pan; bake thirty to fifty minutes depending on fruit size. Serve hot. Yum. To store, refrigerate ripe fruit for longer storage. Cultural InfoThis fruit is especially enjoyed during the New Year's celebrations in China.

  4. Will you be able to guess the fruits next week?The answers will be online from break time on Friday.

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