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How to Choose Kiwis

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Choose Kiwis

The fuzzy kiwi hides a scintillating green interior. Kiwi's sweet, refreshing taste is a treat any time of year.

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    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Kiwis
      • 1

        Choose kiwis that smell good and feel plump.

      • 2

        Avoid kiwis with bruised skin or moist areas.

      • 3

        Press gently to make sure kiwi yields under your finger like a ripe pear.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Kiwis contain an enzyme called actinidin that serves as a meat tenderizer. Use kiwi fruit as a marinade for meats or rub kiwi flesh over meat before cooking.

    • To ripen a kiwi, put it in a paper bag at room temperature, preferably with a banana, apple, or pear. These fruits produce ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.

    • Store ripe kiwis in the refrigerator.

    • To deactivate the actinidin enzyme, kiwis should be cooked for a brief period before being placed in gelatin or dairy products.

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    Comments

    • Olorin Jul 29, 2007
      The REAL name for kiwi's are kiwifruit! I'm from Nz where they are natively grown. Kiwi's are our native bird!(Which is by the way endangered). Their KIWIFRUIT damn it, call them KIWIFRUIT!!

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