The fruit of a woody vine - a fruit that usually has green flesh and light brown skin covered with fine hairs. The name kiwi was given due to its resemblance to the bird bearing the same name. In taste, kiwi simultaneously resembles gooseberry, strawberry, banana, melon, apple, cherry, and pineapple. Kiwi is considered a dietary product. It is very healthy and has low caloric content. Contains pectin, organic acids, fiber, as well as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, and practically the entire list of vitamins known today. Kiwi is usually consumed fresh. It is also made into preserves, salads, desserts, jellies, fillings for pastries and cakes, added to drinks and alcoholic cocktails. Kiwi sauce goes well with baked or fried meat. Kiwi is often used as a filling for meat. The weight of one medium kiwi fruit is 75 grams.