Meanings
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.
While named after New Zealand's national bird, the fruit originated in China. Often associated with health-conscious lifestyles and clean eating movements.
Sometimes used to represent New Zealand identity or heritage, though less common than the kiwi bird emoji (π₯). May indicate someone's connection to New Zealand.
Occasionally used by New Zealanders in online profiles or when discussing their national identity.
New Zealanders are often called 'Kiwis' after their national bird, not the fruit, which causes some confusion with this emoji.
Combos with π₯
Culture
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.
History
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.
Usage increased with the rise of food blogger culture and Instagram-worthy breakfast bowls.
Social media food photography trends highlighting colorful, healthy ingredients.