Kiwi Packs Powerful New Vitamin E Punch

NAPOLI, Italy—A study from Univisita degli Studi di Napoli reveals the peel and pulp of the small, nutrient-rich kiwi fruit pack a powerful punch of vitamin E.

As reported by Food Consumer, significant amounts of alpha-tocopherol and delta tocopherol (both previously known forms of vitamin E) were found in both the pulp and peel of the fruit, while a new compound, delta tocomonoenol, was found in the peel only.

The addition of the delta tocomonoenol compound increases the concentration of Vitamin E in the kiwi, said independent researcher Dr. Tony McGhie of the New Zealand Institute of Plant and Food Research. The peel could be dried and added to other antioxidant drinks in the future.