Kiwis are delicious tropical fruits with a sweet, tangy, refreshing taste. Their bright green pulp tastes great on its own, added to various dishes, and in sweet fruit smoothies.
However, if you don’t know how to store kiwi fruit at home, you can’t expect to enjoy them to their full potential.
The incorrect storage of kiwis at home speeds up the ripening process, making your kiwifruit go bad quicker. Therefore, before you buy kiwis, you need to know how to store them.
Luckily for you, we’re here to help! This post will show you how to store kiwis at home correctly. We’ll help you preserve your kiwis for longer so that you can enjoy their flavors.
Let’s get started!
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Why Is It Important To Store Kiwis Correctly?
Storing your kiwis correctly is important for several reasons. First and foremost, it will prevent them from going bad quickly. However, that’s not all! Storing kiwis correctly can also slow the ripening process and maximize the fruit flavors.
If you store your kiwis effectively, they will stay sweeter, juicier, and tastier for longer, which is obviously very important.
What Is The Best Way To Store Kiwifruit?
Unfortunately, there isn’t one simple answer to this question. There are three different ways to store kiwifruit, each with advantages and disadvantages.
How you store kiwis and which method of storage is best ultimately depends on how ripe the fruit is.
Depending on the level of ripeness, you can easily store your kiwis in a fridge, on a kitchen counter, or in a freezer.
We’ll now look at each storage location in more detail so you know which one to use and when.
Storing Kiwi In A Fridge
The best place to store ripe kiwis is in a fridge. Refrigerating kiwis slows down the ripening process, preventing them from spoiling too soon.
While this is arguably the best way to store kiwis at home, it is worth noting that you don’t need to store unripe kiwis in a fridge. Unripe kiwis in a refrigerator will take longer to ripen.
How To Store Kiwi In A Fridge?
When it comes to storing your kiwis in a fridge, things couldn’t be much simpler. All you have to do is place your kiwis in a plastic container or freezer bag and place the bag/container in your refrigerator.
You can then leave the kiwis there until you want to use them.
Storing Kiwis On A Kitchen Counter
If you have a batch of unripe kiwis, we recommend leaving them on a kitchen counter. Unripe kiwis don’t need to be kept in a fridge because you’ll want them to ripen sooner rather than later so you can eat them.
You can easily keep your fresh kiwis in a fruit bowl with other fruit. The fruit bowl can then be kept on the countertop in your kitchen. This will give the kiwis time to ripen at a natural pace.
How To Store Kiwi On A Kitchen Counter?
You need to consider a few things when storing kiwifruit on a countertop. Two of the most important are sunlight and temperature.
If you leave your kiwifruit in direct sunlight and high temperatures, they will spoil faster. Therefore, you should avoid this by keeping your kiwi fruit bowl away from direct sunlight and at room temperature.
Storing Kiwi In A Freezer
Freezing kiwis isn’t the first storage method we recommend, but it can be handy. Ideally, you won’t need to freeze your kiwis, but you might want to if you want to save them for another time.
However, you have to know that frozen kiwis tend to lose their texture. As a result, frozen kiwis are best used in a smoothie or as a marinade.
How To Store Kiwi In A Freezer?
One of the good things about storing kiwi in a freezer is that we can do it in a few different ways. You will always need a freezer bag or solid plastic container, but how you freeze the fruit is up to you.
You can freeze prepared kiwis whole, diced, sliced, or crushed.
How Long Does Kiwi Last?
How long your kiwis last will depend on how you store them. Typically, They are kept out of the refrigerator for two to three days. After that, they are ripe and ready to eat. Much longer than that, they will start to go bad.
Kiwis kept in a fridge usually last between five and ten days. However, unripe kiwis can last up to a month.
Finally, Kiwi can be kept in a freezer for up to three months. After three months, the fruit starts to lose more of its flavor and texture.
Do You Have To Refrigerate Kiwis?
While refrigerating kiwis isn’t necessarily a must, we recommend it if you have a lot of kiwifruit.
Keeping kiwis in the fridge prevents them from ripening too fast [1] or spoiling when they are ripe. Of course, if you’re going to eat your kiwis in advance, you don’t need to keep them in the fridge.
FAQs on How to Store Kiwi at Home:
Please see below for some frequently asked questions about kiwi fruit storage that I have been asked.
Q: How should I prepare Kiwi fruit for storage?
A: Before storing kiwi fruit, ensure it is ripe but not overly soft. Wash it gently to remove dirt or debris. You can store it with or without the skin depending on your preference.
Q: How do you know if a Kiwifruit is ripe?
A: There are a few different ways to check whether a kiwi is ripe or not. However, the best is to gently squeeze the kiwi in the palm of your hand. A ripe kiwi will give a little, while an unripe kiwi will be hard.
Q: Can I store cut Kiwifruit?
A: You can store cut kiwi in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. To retain its freshness, it is recommended that you consume cut kiwi within a day or two.
Q: How can you tell if a Kiwi has gone bad?
A: A bad kiwi is usually relatively easy to spot. Bad kiwis tend to have moldy skin, dry pulp, and an acidic smell.
Final Thoughts
Now that you’ve read this article, you should better understand how to store a Kiwi at home. We’ve shown you numerous ways to store kiwis, so you aren’t short of effective options.
The method you choose to store your kiwis will depend on how many you have and how ripe they are. With that in mind, why don’t you grab your kiwis, store them and ultimately enjoy them when eating?
A popular kiwi fruit variety enjoyed locally is Zespri Organic Kiwis, available online or at your favorite produce store.
Also, if you are in the mood for cooking with kiwis, a popular Kiwi fruit cookbook is the Easy Kiwi Cookbook: 50 Delicious Kiwi Recipes, Simple Techniques for Cooking with Kiwi by BookSumo Press and readily available on Amazon
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Video: How to Store Kiwifruit
Reference List:
- 1. University of California – UCPTC – Fruit Produce Facts
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