Table of Contents
Overview of the kiwifruit – what it is, place in society today, world production and major producers, major uses, distinguishing features
C. Ward
Composition – overview and nutritional value
L. Drummond
Proteins and enzymes – actinidin, other significant proteins
M Boland
Fibre – composition, structures, functional properties
- Simms
Vitamin C – bioavailability from kiwifruit
M. Vissers
Actinidin and digestion
L. Kaur
Mucin
P. Moughan
Digestion of fibre
S. Henare
Modification of colonic flora
J. Ansell
Effects on macronutrient bioavailability (glycemic effects)
J. Monro
Effects on markers for cardiovascular health
- Duttaroy
DNA repair
- Collins
Immune modulation
M. Skinner
Kiwifruit allergies
M. Bublin
Effects on nutrient bioavailability – minerals
M. Kruger
History of cultivation of kiwifruit cultivars, breeding, genetics
R. Ferguson
Secondary metabolites
T. McGhie
Effects on GIT motility
L. Drummond