Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks
Counter then Fridge
- Keep unripe kiwi at room temperature cold prevents ripening
- Check by gently pressing—ripe kiwi yields slightly
- Once ripe, refrigerate
- Keep away from other ethylene-sensitive produce
Speed Ripen special method to accelerate ripening of unripe produce 2-4 days
Paper Bag (Speed Ripening)
- Place kiwi in paper bag with apple or banana
- Fold bag closed, leave at room temp
- Check daily
- Refrigerate once ripe
Long-term preservation
- Dehydration Suitable for drying/dehydrating. Learn about dehydration
- Freeze drying Suitable for freeze drying. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce
This item both produces and is sensitive to ethylene gas, which can affect other nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Fun Facts
- Kiwi was originally called "Chinese gooseberry"; the name was changed for export to New Zealand's national bird.
- The fuzzy skin is edible but many people prefer to peel it; the flesh is bright green with tiny black seeds.