Tip - Kiwi

Kiwifruit tips

Kiwifruit will ripen at room temperature in three to five days. The 
fruit is ripe when slightly soft to the touch, like a peach. The 
firmer the flesh, the more tart the flavor will be. Ripe kiwifruit 
can be stored for two to three weeks when placed in a sealed plastic 
bag in the refrigerator. Plastic is important to prevent moisture 
loss.

Do not store ripe kiwifruit near ethylene-producing fruits such as 
apples, bananas or pears. These fruits trigger and speed the ripening 
process. On the other hand, to hasten the ripening process, store 
kiwifruit near apples, bananas or pears.

To peel kiwifruit, first cut off one end with a paring knife, then 
peel skin end to end.

The easiest way to serve kiwifruit is to cut it in half and scoop out 
the emerald-green flesh with a spoon.

When using kiwifruit as an ingredient in blended drinks, add it last. 
Whirl on and off until well mixed but make sure the seeds remain 
intact (broken seeds may make drinks taste bitter).