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Most people are likely familiar with kiwifruit but, if you haven't tried one before, you're in for a real treat.

Common green kiwis are about the size of an egg and have brown, fuzzy skin on the outside. Slice one open and you'll reveal bright green flesh dotted with an array of tiny black seeds. Green kiwis have a tangy-sweet, refreshing flavor – a mix of strawberry, citrus and melon.

Newer gold kiwis look just a bit different on the outside with smooth skin and a hard pointed crown at one end. The flesh of a gold kiwifruit is sunny yellow, and the edible seeds are black to red. Gold kiwifruit tastes tropical-sweet and mellow – a mix of mango and melon flavors.

Ripe kiwifruit should be soft to the touch, like a ripe peach or avocado, and can be enjoyed easily by slicing whole fruit in half and scooping out the tasty inside with a spoon, or by using in your favorite fresh fruit recipes, fruit salads, smoothies ... The uses for kiwifruit are limited only by the imagination.

Because kiwifruit is so unique, it is always a favorite with kids, who love the fuzzy outside and surprising burst of sweet green on the inside. Kiwifruit is an easy way to get kids started on the path to a healthy lifestyle young - you'll never feel bad about giving them nature's candy.