Kiwi brings a tangy-sweet punch and a striking emerald interior that makes it as much a garnish as it is a snack. Underneath the fuzzy brown skin sits soft, juicy flesh dotted with tiny edible black seeds, delivering a flavour somewhere between strawberry and pineapple with a tart edge that wakes up the palate. It's a natural fit for fruit salads and breakfast bowls, pairs well with grilled meats as a quick chutney, and its natural enzyme makes it a handy marinade addition, since it helps tenderise proteins quickly. To pick good kiwis, give them a gentle squeeze, since firm fruit needs a few more days on the counter, while one that yields slightly is ready to eat.

Ripening happens quickly at room temperature, especially if you tuck the kiwi into a paper bag with a banana or apple, both of which release ethylene gas that speeds things along. Once ripe, move kiwis to the fridge, where they'll hold their texture for one to two weeks longer than they would sitting out. Halve one and scoop the flesh straight out with a spoon for the simplest way to eat it, skin and all if you like the added fibre.

QuicKart stocks kiwi fresh, and if you'd like to browse our full fresh fruits selection, the range is easy to explore online, with free delivery across the UAE.