Can kiwi fruit be frozen?

 Can kiwi fruit be frozen?

Yes of course -kiwi fruit can be properly frozen in various ways and it's being preserved for future use since it contains vitamin C.

Kiwi fruit is a berry with many species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia, Its size is larger than the egg of the hen, and originally grew in China which is why its other name is Chinese gooseberry. The kiwi size is about 5–8 centimeters in length 4.5–5.5 cm in diameter and oval in shape. Kiwi fruit has a slightly acidic taste and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Why kiwi fruit is being Frozen?

Kiwi can be spoiled by internal ripening enzymes so to freeze the fruit it delays the reaction.

Steps taken while freezing the fruit

Make sure you wash your hands and the fruit properly.

Use a dry clean towel to dry the fruit.

Divide the fruit into two then peel and slice it.

Remove the fresh from the fruit.

Put the sliced fruit in the freezer bag.

Lay the sliced fruit on a lined banking tray.

Spread sugar on them which is powdery so that they retain their taste.

For 5 to 7 hours, place the fruit in the freezer.

After a complete freezing cycle, wrap them in aluminum foil and keep them.

Different kiwi species

Kiwi-fruit name 

Scientific name 

Red vine

A.melanandra

Chinese egg gooseberry 

A. coriacea

purple kiwi

A.purpurea

silver vine

A polygama

Below is the drawing of a golden kiwi fruit

Healthy benefits include,

Vitamin c

Body immunity booster

Seeds contain fatty acids

Maintain gut in the digestive system

Provides vitamin E

Provides vitamin k

Potassium source

Rich in vitamin c

Here, oranges are being credited with a lot of vitamin C containment but these kiwi fruit double the vitamin C content in them, and with this ;

Wounds are being healed on the skin since it make collagen in the skin.

It fights against body fatigue

It provides the body with immunity to resist against diseases.

Improves gut in the digestive system

Since kiwi fruit contains fibers which may help with many uses in the digestive system including:

It softens the stool passing with ease through the colon

It reduces bloat and digestive disruption.

It speeds up the poop through the colon with ease.

 Good potassium source

Body organs like the heart and kidney function very well they both need potassium and kiwi provides 215mg of potassium. These are the benefits of potassium in the body including;

Cardiac arrest reduction.

Type 2 diabetes

Kidney stones

Easy Ways of Making a Smoothie With Frozen Kiwi Fruit?

If you want to make a smoothie then use the whole kiwi fruit with skin and freeze them at once.

Add the frozen kiwi with the recipe of your choice and blend it for example when am using pineapple.

First Blend ¼ cup water, 1 tbsp honey, half a banana,2 kiwi fruit slices, and ice cubes in the blender until you get a smooth mixture.

Conclusion

In all possible and various ways, the kiwi fruit can be frozen whether it is whole or sliced and as a matter of fact, they can lice live and stay fresh for a good amount of time when they are frozen and the ingredients some of them are destroyed. but the majority is being retained.

FAQ

Do I need to peel the kiwi before freezing?

Freezing with the skin on is fine but disappointing because kiwi fruit turns soft and mushy after thawing, and if you've ever peeled a mushy fruit or veggie and you know the pain of peeling a cold mushy fruit it's much better to peel the kiwi before freezing it.

    2. How long will kiwi last in the freezer?

Many kiwis have a life span of five to ten days in the refrigerator or up to one week when stored at room temperature. in the freezer, kiwi can last for three months in the freezer bag.