2006-09-23 22:34:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Dunno......
2006-09-23 22:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by pixie 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Kiwis are harvested before they are fully ripe. Select firm fruit that yield to gentle pressure and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
To ripen, let kiwis stand at room temperature in a plastic bag. Placing a ripe apple or banana in the bag will hasten ripening. The fruit is fully ripe when it feels slightly soft and develops a distinctive fruity aroma and the flesh looks translucent. Ripe kiwis will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
2006-09-24 05:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sarifynna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't be squishy at all or rock-hard. I can tell when i eat the kiwi with a spoon and scoop it out after cutting the kiwi in half. If it is impossible to scoop out, its not ripe yet.
2006-09-27 21:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by shopaholicsareanonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a kiwi (from new zealand) normally they're nice n firm.. you can tell when they're over ripe on how soft they are.. the softer they are the more ripe that means they are.. good luck
2006-09-24 05:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by i_love_orange_crush_05 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just by feeling it if its 2 hard its not ripe and if its really soft its either bruised or over ripe
2006-09-24 06:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by *L-I-V-E* 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to feel it. It's ripe when it's firm but a little soft. Don't wait until it is really soft.
2006-09-24 05:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just pinch the seed, if soft it is ripe!
2006-09-24 05:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Push your thumb into your calf, muscle tensed. That's how the kiwi should feel. Not squishy--- not rock hard. Enjoy!
2006-09-24 13:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you squeeze it lightly, if it squishes it is overripe, but if it is firm, it is perfect. Also, if you cut it in half and it is white it is not ripe yet. If it is light green it is perfect, and if it is dark green it is overripe.
2006-09-24 12:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by ilovehedgie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be soft, leave a slight indentation when you press, but if the skin breaks, its too ripe.
2006-09-24 05:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by dragonwythe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It goes really soft.
2006-09-24 05:40:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋