Kiwi berries are small, smooth-skinned cousins of regular kiwifruit. They’re about grape-sized, taste sweet and tangy, and you can eat them whole without peeling.

Quick Scoop

  • What they are: A bite-sized kiwi fruit with edible skin and no fuzz.
  • Taste: Similar to kiwi, often sweeter and easier to snack on.
  • How to eat them: Rinse and eat them like grapes, or slice into salads, smoothies, and desserts.
  • Nutrition: They contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

How They Differ

Regular kiwifruit is larger and fuzzy, while kiwi berries are smaller and smooth-skinned. They’re usually sold in small packs and are popular because they’re convenient and require no peeling.

Good To Know

If you see them in stores, they may also be called baby kiwis or hardy kiwis.