Harvest of the Month
January

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Gold Kiwi: Fun and Fuzz-Free!

Gold kiwis are related to common green kiwis, but with a few key differences: They have smooth skin, yellow flesh, and a sweeter taste.

The Gold Kiwi Basics

Sunny Centers: Gold kiwis have smooth brown skin, just like their green Hayward kiwi cousins. But inside, their seeded flesh is sunny yellow and packed with Vitamin C.
The Perfect Size for Snacking: Gold kiwis are small, oval-shaped fruits that are easy to tuck in a pocket or a lunchbox. Their skin is edible, so peel them if you’d like or bite right in.
Sweet Sensation: Gold kiwis are a sweet-tart treat, leaning to the sweet side. Some varieties—like the SunGold, even taste a bit tropical with hints of strawberry and mango.
Holiday Harvest: In California, farmers harvest kiwis from October through May. Let them ripen at room temperature, then either eat or refrigerate them when they yield to a gentle squeeze.

Meet a Gold Kiwi Farmer: The Flavor Tree Fruit Company

The Flavor Tree Fruit Company represents more than forty organic and conventional farms in California's central and southern San Joaquin Valley. Their farms grow juicy fruits like gold kiwis, more than a dozen varieties of cherries, and fabulous Verry Cherry plums (a plum-cherry cross).

Where to Find The Flavor Tree Fruit Company

It’s Snack Time! Ways to Eat Gold Kiwi

Since they’re fuzz-free, gold kiwis are even easier to eat than their green counterparts. Use these fun ideas to add them to your snack routine.

Give These Tasty Snack Ideas a Try
- Kiwi Cups: If you’d rather not eat the kiwi skin, cut your kiwi in half to form two small cups. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the sweet fruit!
- Kiwi Popsicles: Blend up kiwi, lime juice, and a touch of honey, then add the mix to a popsicle mold. Let it freeze for a sweet treat.
- Kiwi Breakfast Bowl: Slice kiwi over a bowl of Greek yogurt, then sprinkle it with granola, nuts, and seeds. If you have them, add a few pomegranate arils for a festive touch.
- Kiwi Toast: Toast a few slices of whole wheat bread, spread them with nut butter, and add sliced kiwi for a quick, protein-packed breakfast or snack.

Contact Us

For more info on The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, contact Carol Stewart at [email protected]

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