Keta

KETA (KETA comprises a group of licensed New Zealand exporters of Green Kiwifruit to Australia)

Nutrition Australia welcomes KETA as a corporate member in June 2005. In partnership the two organisations will work together to promote fruit and water time in primary schools through out Australia. More information on this program will be available in August September 2005.

KETA aims to educate people about the health and nutrition benefits of kiwifruit. New Zealand Green Kiwifruit has exceptional flavour, quality fruit size and nutritional worth. New Zealand's reputation for a clean and green environment, orchard management and world class quality control measures, combined with ideal growing conditions are responsible for this outstanding New Zealand fruit.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION FACTS

As the demand for New Zealand Green Kiwifruit grows in popularity across the world, research continues to support the exciting health benefits and nutritional facts about this furry green berry.

Why eat New Zealand Green Kiwifruit?

Green Kiwifruit are rich nutritional powerhouses!

In an analysis¹ of the ability of 27 most popular fruits to provide the recommended amounts of nine essential nutrients – Protein, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium & Iron – Kiwifruit won!

The results showed Kiwifruit to be the most nutrient dense fruit followed by Paw Paw, Orange, Mandarin & Strawberries.

The Kiwifruit's rich green colour also contributes to its nutritional value as nutrition research² reveals that the brighter and deeper the colour of a fruit or vegetable, the greater its disease protecting properties.

Leading Australian nutritionist, Karen Inge, believes Green Kiwifruit should be enjoyed by the whole family as part of a well balanced diet.

"Kiwifruit can contribute significantly to a healthy diet. In fact, a Green Kiwifruit has more vitamin C than an orange as well as a healthy sodium to potassium ratio. A low fat source of vitamin E, the fruit is also a good source of fibre, folate, zinc and magnesium."

"And there are even more reasons to add Kiwifruit to your diet this season. Kiwifruit is heart friendly, a natural way to increase your nutrient intake and acts as a friendly immune booster during the chilly winter months."

"Presently, there is considerable Kiwifruit research in progress and I believe we can look forward to more exciting revelations about this fruit," said Karen.

References
¹ Dr Paul LaChance, Rutgers University, 1997.
² Nanney M.S.et al, The Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA). March 2004