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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 24 MIN

🥝 Kiwi: Nature’s sleeping pill… or pizza’s next big scandal?🫢

from Ingredipedia · host Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

Could a humble green fruit really help you sleep better? And more controversially… does it belong on a margherita? This week, we investigate the kiwi fruit: its surprising sleep science and its unexpected cameo on pizza. We also explore the fruit’s fuzzy history: where it came from and why it’s called “kiwi” (spoiler: it’s not originally from New Zealand). Also, hot sauce (obviously). [1.13] Oh no, not pizza![6.54] A different kind of salsa verde[14.02] Can kiwi fruit help insomnia?[17.47] Why is it called 'kiwi'?Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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