How To Quickly Ripen Kiwi Fruit At Home - Tasting Table

"The science behind ripening fruit in a brown paper bag comes down to the presence of ethylene gas. Trapping the gas inside a paper bag accelerates the ripening. Adding other fruits that produce large amounts of the gas, such as apples and bananas, helps the gas to permeate the container. Using a paper bag as your container is also imperative for letting air flow through and not trapping moisture like a plastic bag would, which can cause mold."

"Before cutting into the fuzzy surface, it's important to know how to quickly and easily ripen a kiwi for maximum enjoyment. Of the many hacks that will help ripen fruit much faster, adding kiwis to a paper bag is an excellent method. Including an apple or banana in the bag alongside your kiwi will speed up the process with the release of ethylene gas from the other fruits to streamline ripening the kiwis even faster."

Place unripe kiwis in a brown paper bag to concentrate ethylene gas and accelerate ripening. Adding an apple or banana increases ethylene production and speeds the process. Use a paper bag rather than plastic to allow airflow and avoid trapped moisture that can cause mold. Store the bag in a warm spot and check ripeness by gently squeezing the fruit and smelling for a sweet aroma. Ripe kiwis can be sliced into salads, added to yogurt or cottage cheese, or made into salsa. Overripe kiwis work well for jams or preserves when cooked with sugar and lemon, and ginger can add spice.

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