How To Ripen Kiwi Fruit Faster: 5 Proven Methods

by John Griffith Dec 9, 2022 @ 11:21

Kiwis are citrus-y, yummy, and super refreshing. They also make a great snack, a super addition to smoothies, or a great addition to your delightful breakfast parfait. But that’s not the only thing that kiwis are great about. They are also packed with vitamin C to keep your immune system strong and are high in dietary fiber which supports digestive health. So, not only are getting a delicious treat, but you are also supporting heart health, immunity, and digestive health. Their only problem really is waiting for them to get ripe and juicy. So, if you’re craving some kiwis, but they are not ripe enough, don’t worry! We’ve collected the most effective ways on how to ripen kiwi fruit way faster, so you can enjoy it as soon as possible! With these tips and tricks, you’ll cut the waiting time in half!

Kiwis are citrus-y, yummy, and super refreshing

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How To Ripen Kiwi Fruit Faster
#Keep Them at Room Temperature
#Somewhere Warm
#Paper Bag and Banana
#Bowl of Rice
#Microwave It
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How To Ripen Kiwi Fruit Faster

Also known as Chinese gooseberry, this fruit is round or oval with a brown fuzzy exterior and a green, tangy interior. And they are packed with a ton of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are good for you. However, until they are ripe you can’t enjoy all those benefits. A ripe kiwi has a little give when you gently press it. That’s when you know it’s good to eat. However, if it’s too mushy – it’s overripe, and if it’s too hard – not ripe enough. So, let’s see how you can make them ripen faster if they are still too hard to eat.

This fruit is round or oval with a brown fuzzy exterior and a green, tangy interior

#Keep Them at Room Temperature

This is probably the most popular method for making any fruit ripen faster. Instead of storing them in the fridge, take your kiwis out and leave them at room temperature for a couple of days until they have fully ripened. Keep the fruit on the counter or somewhere in your home, so you can keep an eye out for them, so you don’t forget them, and they don’t go bad. This method will take around three to five days.

This is probably the most popular method for making any fruit ripen faster

#Somewhere Warm

Like with many other fruits, when you place them in a warm environment it will speed up the ripening process. If you can’t wait a couple of days for the kiwis to ripen at room temperature, you can always put them in a warmer environment. For example, you can place them near the heating, near the window, near the oven, or just in a warmer room in general.

When you place them in a warm environment it will speed up the ripening process

#Paper Bag and Banana

Some fruits emit higher amounts of ethylene gas, such as bananas, pears, and apples. So, you can put your kiwis in a paper bag with some of the above-mentioned fruits. The emissions from the gas will help the kiwis to ripen much faster. It’s important you use a paper bag, as plastic bags won’t do the same job, plus they are not as environmentally friendly.

Some fruits emit higher amounts of ethylene gas, such as bananas, pears, and apples

#Bowl of Rice

Rice isn’t just for eating and drying your phone after you’ve dropped it in water. It can also help ripen your kiwi way faster. Covering fruit with rice is actually a common technique in many Asian households. This trick is similar to the paper bag one as it works with the same ethylene procedure. Just bury your kiwi in some uncooked rice and leave them there for a few days. However, make sure you cover the whole kiwi.

Covering fruit with rice is actually a common technique in many Asian households

#Microwave It

While this isn’t the most popular of methods, it can still be used to ripen kiwis effectively. Just set your microwave to medium power, as you don’t want to create an environment that’s way too hot. Then pop in your kiwi and heat it for ten to fifteen minutes. After you take the kiwi out of the microwave, you will still have to put them in a paper bag with a banana. This will shorten the ripening time by half. Using the microwave is like giving the kiwi a head start.

Set your microwave to medium power, so you don’t create an environment that’s way too hot

These were the most effective ways on how to ripen kiwi fruit faster. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can ripen your fruit faster and enjoy it much sooner.

These were the most effective ways on how to ripen kiwi fruit faster

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.