Plus, learn how to freeze it.
Learning how to store kiwi properly can help you make the most out of the fruit.
However, where you store kiwi depends on its ripeness and how you plan to use it.
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Ripe kiwis should also give slightly (although nottoomuch) when you press gently on them with your fingers.
These unripe kiwis will ripen over time.
To prevent the fruit from gettingtooripe to enjoy, check it daily to see if its ready to eat.
This will slow down the ripening process and buy you an extra few days to enjoy the sweet treat.
But again, its important to be aware of those ethylene-producing foods.
Stored this way, kiwi will stay fresh for approximately five to 10 days.
Instead, take those leftover slices and place them in anairtight food storage containeror plastic bag in the refrigerator.
you could also use a vegetable slicer to remove the skin.
Kiwi can be eaten peeled or with the skin still on like you would a peach.
In fact, the skin is packed with vitamins and nutrients.
Just be sure to wash it thoroughly beforehand, regardless of how you choose to eat the fruit.
Can You Freeze Kiwi?
you could absolutely freeze kiwi.
In fact, freezing is the best way to store the fruit in the long term.
instead of a parfait or fruit salad.
