It’s not every day you fall in love with a new fruit. Most of us have our go-to picks—whether you’re loyal to the old “an apple a day” adage or you always keep a fresh bunch of bananas in the fruit basket. It takes a lot to shake up that routine.

But for many fruit fans, myself included, that’s exactly what happened. We’ve discovered a sweet new favorite—one that’s been around since the ’90s, but somehow managed to fly under the radar. Think of it as a cousin to a familiar fruit, but with a totally different personality. And once you try it, get ready to join the fan club.

Meet SunGold Kiwis

Truth be told, I was never a kiwi person. The usual variety always tasted a little too astringent to me. But then I met SunGolds—and, if you haven’t had the pleasure, allow me to introduce you to what might be the sweetest fruit you’ve ever tried.

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SunGold Kiwis are instantly recognizable by their pale golden flesh and tropical sweetness. Developed by Zespri over 10 years through natural crossbreeding, these kiwis offer all the juiciness without the tang or tartness of a standard green kiwi. While their growing season varies by region, in the U.S., they’re mostly distributed during the summer months—which makes sense, because they taste just like sunshine.

And I’m far from the only one who’s “absolutely obsessed” with these refreshing fruits.

“So, I bought these on accident thinking they were regular kiwi and I’ll tell you what, this might be the best damn fruit I’ve ever tasted,” one Reddit user shared. “My daughter loves kiwi of all kinds, but the SunGolds last about 2 minutes when I bring them home,” added another.

If “delicious” isn’t reason enough to try them, maybe this will catch your attention: SunGolds pack nearly three times the vitamin C of an orange. I know—I had the same reaction: Excuse me? Aren’t oranges supposed to be the gold standard for vitamin C?

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Turns out, oranges average about 50 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams, while SunGolds come in at around 150 milligrams. That’s significant, especially since our bodies can’t produce vitamin C on their own—we have to get it from food. Just one SunGold kiwi delivers 100 percent of your daily recommended intake.

But that’s not all. According to Zespri, SunGolds are also rich in fiber, vitamin E, potassium, and folate—and they have a naturally low glycemic index, making them a smart pick all around.

Can You Eat the Skin of a SunGold Kiwi?

Now, here’s my favorite part. If you’ve ever avoided kiwi because of that fuzzy, bitter skin, you’re not alone. But SunGolds are different. Their skin is thinner, smoother, and more pear-like in texture. That slight bitterness contrasts beautifully with the ultra-sweet flesh.

Personally, I eat them skin and all. No utensils, no fuss—just rinse and bite right in, like you would an apple. And no, there’s no weird hairy feeling on your tongue. Promise.

The Best Way to Eat SunGold Kiwi

Of course, if you want to do more than snack on them straight out of the fridge, there are plenty of creative ways to use SunGolds in the kitchen. Their sweet, citrusy flavor works just as well in savory dishes as it does in desserts. Wrap them in prosciutto for an easy appetizer, toss them into salsa, or even slice them on top of pizza (pineapple-on-pizza lovers, this one’s for you).

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On the sweeter side, use them to top yogurt bowls, bake into a citrusy summer pie, or blend into a refreshing punch.

To me, they don’t even taste like kiwi—and that’s exactly why I love them. So you can imagine my joy when I found out Costco sells them in bulk—two-pound boxes, to be exact. And if you’re not a club member, no worries. You can also find them at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and other grocery stores nationwide.

If you’ve never been a kiwi person, or even thought you never would be, SunGolds just might change your mind. They certainly changed mine.

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