Kiwis are a delicious fruit with a long list of healthy properties, but shopping for them could give you a little bit of trouble. If you want to add kiwis to your daily menu, but aren’t sure how to determine if they’re ripe or not, this brief guide will help you there.
Right Color
Closely observe the skin color of kiwis at your local grocery store to determine if they’re ripe or not. Distinctly green kiwis are usually overripe, so try to avoid them and go with kiwis with gold-like or dark brown skin instead because they tend to be much firmer.
Damaged Skin
The color isn’t the only thing you should be paying attention to when checking the skin of your kiwis. Keep a close eye on any potential signs of damage and moisture loss and try to avoid shriveled or withered kiwis with bruising, blemishes, and wrinkles.
Squeeze Test
You can test the ripeness of most fruits by gently squeezing them, and kiwis are no exception to this rule. If a kiwi yields to your squeeze, it’s good to go and you can give them some time to ripen if they’re too hard. Overly soft or mushy kiwis tend to be overripe, so avoid them at all costs.
