Here well share our best tips for how to ripen kiwi including storage and freezing tips.
Fortunately, you might speed up the process when you know how to ripen kiwi fast.
Its ripe when it feels soft to the touch, not firm.
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Give it a little squeeze.
If it feels slightly squishy, the kiwi is ripe and ready to eat.
An overly soft kiwi is usually too ripe and no longer tasty.
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Ripe kiwi should have a light, fruity scent.
A kiwi doesnt give off much of a scent if it isnt fully ripe.
When buying kiwi, choose fruit free of blemishes, soft spots, and bruises.
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Alternatively, store your kiwi in your refrigerators crisper drawer.
you could store uncut, firm kiwi in the fridge for up to four weeks or a month.
Kiwi issensitive to the ethylene released by other produce.
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Check for signs of shriveling or oozing liquid, at which point you should throw it out.
Apples and bananas give off ethylene gas, which quickens kiwi ripening.
The paper bag traps the gas while letting air flow through.
Avoid using plastic bags because they trap moisture, which leads to moldy fruit.
Even with this process, it can take one to two days to ripen a kiwi.
If you place the kiwi in a sunny spot, the warmth speeds up the ripening process.
It should be somewhat soft to the touch but not overly firm or mushy.
This is a great way to ensure you always have kiwi on hand for morning smoothies.
Kiwi keeps in a freezer for up to one year.
