Most probably, not many people are aware about Kiwi Fruit its availability in Arunachal Pradesh. Yes, Kiwi fruit sound Foreign and it is mainly cultivated in New Zealand as many of you might have guessed, correctly.

 But recently people like us have started growing Kiwi fruit in Arunachal Pradesh for last 15 years and finally people are making money now. :) 

Here are few facts about Kiwi :

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).

 Studies have proven that kiwifruits are useful in improving conditions of asthmatic children, and in decreasing the probability of colon cancer by providing a good amount of dietary fiber. Please be aware that kiwifruits can be allergic to some individuals, since they contain the protein-dissolving enzyme "actinidin". The most common symptoms include itching of the mouth, lips and palate, but can range to a more severe level such as wheezing or collapsing

I have create a group of Kiwi Grower   and sadly,nobody has joined there so far. :( To know more about Kiwi fruit, you  may  like to visit this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwifruit