What is Kiwano ?

Kiwano origin from Southern Africa, but then recently has been introduced to Australia and
New Zealand. Kiwano name is picked up from Australia and New Zealand due to its similar
consistency and appearance to kiwis. However, this fruit is not biologically linked to kiwis,
and is actually closer in nutritive and evolutionary terms to cucumbers and zucchinis.The
others name for kiwano are called as horned melon and Cucumis metuliferus.1 Kiwano has an
orange rind with prominent spikes. To eat plain, cut the fruit in half, gently squeeze one half
until the slime-covered seeds ooze out. The seeds arent harmful to eat, but many people
prefer to hold the seeds between their teeth and suck off the green flesh. Kiwano are mild in
flavor and similar in taste to juicy, seed-filled cucumbers, it can be tossed in fresh fruit salads
or served as a garnish with roasted meats.
Nutritional fact of kiwano 2
Nutrient
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Water
Vitamin A
beta-carotene
Thiamine (vit. B1)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)
Niacin (vit. B3)
Pantothenic acid (B5)
Vitamin B6
Folate (vit. B9)
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron

Amounts
7.56g
1.26g
1.78g
88.97g
7 g (1%)
88 g (1%)
0.025 mg (2%)
0.015 mg (1%)
0.565 mg (4%)
0.183 mg (4%)
0.063 mg (5%)
3 g (1%)
5.3 mg (6%)
13 mg (1%)
1.13 mg (9%)

1 Organicfacts, Health Benefits of Kiwano (Horned Melon),

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/kiwano.html, (accessed on
February, 2016)
2 Sylvia, Health benefits of Horned Melon, http://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/healthbenefits-of-horned-melon/, (accessed on February, 2016)

Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc
Health benefits of kiwano 3
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40 mg (11%)
0.039 mg (2%)
37 mg (5%)
123 mg (3%)
2 mg (0%)
0.48 mg (5%)

Kiwano contains high level of alpha-tocopherol which is a potent form of vitamin E ,

always used in neutralized free radical which causes health disease and aging.
Contains significant level of vitamin A that important in booster vision health.
Vitamin A acts as antioxidant help to slower down or prevent macular degeneration
and cataract.
High levels of various tocopherol variations in kiwano make it a favorite for young
and old alike who want to keep their mind fresh.
The present of rich in vitamin E in kiwano also can slower down the alzheimers
disease and dementia happen in older age people.
The complement of zinc and high content of vitamin C help to build up collagen,
healing and repair of organs, tissues, blood vessels, and cells.
Kiwano is a strong prevent aging fruits because it contains vitamin A, vitamin C
which are natural antioxidant and abundant organic compounds.
Kiwano contains high fiber , which is a great help in digestion problem. The high
content of water together with high fiber help to prevent constipation, herrmohoid and
diverticulosis happen.
Kiwano is also a high mineral content, which help to boost strength and prevent the
onset of osteoporosis and important for bone development, growth, repair, and
integrity, calcium is the most desirable mineral for our bone health.

3 Organicfacts, Health Benefits of Kiwano (Horned Melon),

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/kiwano.html, (accessed on
February, 2016)