The first plant of the Cuore Rosso cultivar, red-fleshed kiwi, was tested at Colline del Giglio Soc.Agr. to RL in April 2016.
Cuore Rosso is an Actinidia Chinensis of Chinese origin, the result of a selection of Hongyang, two-coloured kiwi, which has a bright red colour in the central crown of the fruit, while the remaining part is yellow paste.
Cuore Rosso Superfood contains:
• Anti-mutagenic agent: proven studies show that, just like in the vegetable world with broccoli, the Cuore Rosso kiwi helps prevent degenerative processes, which could determine the formation of a tumour
• Vitamin A: contained in large quantities in the form of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants, which physically confer the intense red pigmentation to the central section of the fruit, and healthfully promote the disposal of free radicals, the cause of inflammation and cellular aging
• Serotonin: it is a neurotransmitter, known as the "good mood hormone" and is also present in chocolate. It works by affecting the receptors of the brain, optimizing the biological dialogue between the brain and the region of the body concerned. It regulates mood, sleep, memory, learning and appetite
• Vitamin C: contained in higher quantities than Hayward Kiwi; 100gr of Cuore Rosso contain about 185 mg of vitamin C (85mg in Hayward Kiwi, 45mg in oranges)
• Potassium: it contains in greater quantities than bananas
• Pantothenic acid: precursor of coenzyme A, fundamental to the metabolism of all three macronutrients and steroid hormones
• Lutein: our body is not able to synthesize it, therefore it is necessary to introduce it through food, it is essential to preserve the quality of the health of our eyesight, in this case protecting the retina of the eye from harmful UV rays
• Arginine: medicine agrees that, among the many functions it meets, this amino acid synthesizes nitric oxide, a fundamental element with vasodilator power
• Multivitamin: Cuore Rosso is an extraordinary multivitamin capable of providing B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K
• Fibres: contains a high dose of soluble and insoluble fibres which accelerate the elimination of digestion waste from the intestinal tract.