Tips for identifying, cutting, and enjoying a ripe kiwifruit.
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Kiwifruits are kind of likepeachestheyre fuzzy on the outside and sweet and juicy on the inside.
If youve ever been confused by a kiwi, its time to get to know them better.
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Heres how to eat a kiwi, starting with the signs of ripeness.
They dont look like much on the outside, so how do youtell when kiwis are ripe?
Its simplefeel for a balance between softness and firmness.
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If its hard, its not ripe yet.
If its mushy under your thumb, its overripe.
There should be a slight give, but not too much.
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Ripe kiwis also have a sweet smell, while under ripe kiwis have no smell at all.
Kiwis continue to ripenon the counter, so leave them out until theyre ready to eat.
you could technically eat the brown, fuzzy skinits ediblebut the texture isnt very pleasant.
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There are a few ways to peel kiwifruits.
After all, the skin provides nutrients too.
What Does Kiwi Taste Like?
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Contrary to popular belief, kiwis arent tropical fruits.
They grow on trees and theyre native to China.
Like you might expect, kiwis are sweet.
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They have a slight acidity to them, which is why some people liken them to tropical fruits.
Others compare the flavor of kiwis to berries, likestrawberries.
Since they have a somewhat mushy consistency, some even say that kiwis remind them ofbananas.
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How to Eat a Kiwi
You dont need any special equipment to eat a kiwi.
Here are some ideas to use up kiwis.
A couple of kiwis makes for a perfect snack because they provide satiating fiber.
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The longer you refrigerate it, the bettermore time for the flavors to marinate together.
Since kiwi skin is edible, it’s possible for you to toss the entire kiwi into your blender.
This is a good way to get those nutrients youd otherwise miss out on when you peel kiwis.
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What else to add?
Kiwis pair well withstrawberries, bananas, and coconut yogurt.
Take thisrelish recipe, for example.
Tangy kiwi cubes complement thecreamy yogurtbackdrop.
Plus, this is a tasty way to get your fiber and protein fix.
Youll need a lot of kiwi, banana,onions, lemons,vinegar, and various spices.
The result is a punchy condiment to serve with meat, crackers, or sandwiches.
In Sangria
Even though kiwi is typically a fall fruit, it screams summer.
So, its commonly used in alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks intended for backyard barbecues and pool parties.
you’re free to make it quickly in a jiffy, but its best prepared the night before.
