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Kiwi Fruit
KEE-wee froot
Definitions
1
Food · Fruit
Common
Represents a kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa), shown as a whole brown, fuzzy fruit cut in half to reveal its bright green flesh with black seeds. Used to indicate the literal fruit or healthy eating.
Commonly used in contexts related to food, healthy eating, nutrition, and breakfast or smoothie recipes.
Made the best smoothie this morning with banana, spinach and 🥝!
Instagram caption
Trying to eat healthier this year 🍎🥝🥦
Twitter post
While named after New Zealand's national bird, the fruit originated in China. Often associated with health-conscious lifestyles and clean eating movements.
2
Symbolic · Identity
Uncommon
Sometimes used to represent New Zealand identity or heritage, though less common than the kiwi bird emoji (🥝). May indicate someone's connection to New Zealand.
Occasionally used by New Zealanders in online profiles or when discussing their national identity.
Half Aussie, half Kiwi 🇦🇺🥝
Social media profile
New Zealanders are often called 'Kiwis' after their national bird, not the fruit, which causes some confusion with this emoji.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Added to Unicode 9.0 as part of a food emoji expansion focused on healthy eating options.
Growing global interest in superfoods and nutritious eating.
2018
Usage increased with the rise of food blogger culture and Instagram-worthy breakfast bowls.
Social media food photography trends highlighting colorful, healthy ingredients.
Cultural Context
Despite being called 'kiwi fruit' after New Zealand's national bird, the fruit originated in China and was known as Chinese gooseberry before marketing changes in the 1960s.
The kiwi fruit has become a symbol of the global food trade and exotic fruit adoption, representing the internationalization of produce markets.
Often features in social media content related to 'food aesthetics' due to its photogenic bright green interior contrasting with black seeds.
Regional Variations
New Zealand
In New Zealand, the kiwi fruit emoji may occasionally be used as a patriotic symbol, though the kiwi bird emoji is preferred for national identity.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically to indicate recipes or grocery lists. Sometimes appears in health-focused social media content.
Gen_Z: Often used in aesthetic food posts, smoothie bowl photos, and health-focused content. Popular in TikTok recipe videos.
Older: Less frequently used, but may appear in messages about fruit or recipes when discussing healthy eating options.
Millennials: Commonly used in health and wellness contexts, meal prep posts, and family nutrition discussions on Instagram and Pinterest.
Common Combinations
🥝🍌
Smoothie or fruit salad ingredients, often indicating healthy breakfast or snack options.
Common in health, fitness, and food blogging communities to show nutritious food choices.
🥝🥥
Tropical fruit combination, suggesting exotic flavors or tropical-themed dishes.
Popular in summer content, vacation posts, or tropical recipe sharing.
🥝💚
Love for kiwi fruit or green foods, often indicating healthy eating preferences.
Used by health enthusiasts and in wellness communities to express dietary choices.