Sourced from nature, proven by science: The benefits
With our creativity, we’ve already innovated with our puree and dried kiwi seed and skins and successfully taken these to market. Our freeze-dried green kiwifruit powder is simply the most recent in a long-line of production.
Green kiwifruit offers a powerful combination of functional health benefits. Its exceptionally high vitamin C content supports a strong immune system, promotes natural collagen production for healthy skin and joints, and provides potent antioxidant protection against cellular damage. In addition, green kiwifruit is uniquely rich in actinidin, a natural enzyme that aids protein digestion and supports gut health by improving digestive comfort and nutrient absorption. This makes green kiwifruit not just a nutrient-dense fruit, but a functional ingredient with broad health applications.
Vitamin C
Green kiwifruit is one of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C — with more than twice the amount of vitamin C than oranges. Supporting immune health, collagen production, and antioxidant protection. Compared to other well-known sources, green kiwifruit contains almost twice as much vitamin C as lemons, and even rivals the levels found in superfoods like strawberries and blackcurrants.
Key benefits of Vitamin C
Boosts immunity – Helps your body fight off infections and recover faster.
Supports collagen production – Essential for healthy skin, joints, and wound healing.
Acts as a powerful antioxidant – Protects cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Improves iron absorption – Helps the body absorb iron from plant-based sources.
Promotes healthy skin – Contributes to skin elasticity and may help reduce signs of aging.
Speeds up healing – Supports tissue repair and recovery from injury.
Actinidin
Actinidin—an enzyme unique to green kiwifruit.
Proven to support digestion by breaking down proteins, it benefits older adults, athletes, and those with digestive concerns. Clinical studies show it promotes more regular bowel movements and improves protein digestion, especially for dairy, meat, and soy. With its 100% natural composition, our kiwifruit powder stands out as a powerful, all-natural choice for digestive health.
Key benefits of Actinidin
Supports digestion – Helps break down proteins for easier digestion.
Reduces bloating and discomfort – Aids smoother digestion, especially after high-protein meals.
Enhances nutrient absorption – Improves how well your body takes in nutrients from food.
Naturally occurring enzyme – Found only in green kiwifruit, making it a unique digestive aid.
Applications and recommended dose
Te Whai Ao Kiwifruit Powder is supplied as a freeze-dried, free-flowing powder, making it perfect for use in supplements, protein powders, and other functional food products.
The recommended initial daily dose is 1000–3000 mg, dropping back to 500-1000mg once regularity of bowel movements is established based on recent studies showing the benefits of kiwifruit enzyme activity.