Kiwi fruit, this delicious fruit is loved by people for its unique taste and rich nutritional value. However, sometimes we buy kiwifruit in the market and are as hard as stones, so what should we do?
First of all, we need to understand why kiwi fruit is hard. In fact, during the ripening process of kiwifruit, the starch in the flesh will gradually be converted into sugar, making the flesh soft and sweet. However, unripe kiwifruit has a higher starch content in it, so the flesh is relatively hard. In order to make the hard kiwi soft, we can employ the following methods:
1.Room temperature placement method:Place the hard kiwifruit at room temperature and allow it to ripen naturally. This process can take a few days, and you can gently press the ends of the kiwi to feel how soft and hard it is. When the kiwi is soft, it's ready to enjoy.
2.Banana and apple ripening method:Place the hard kiwi with a banana or apple and seal it in a bag. Bananas and apples release ethylene gas, which has a ripening effect. Generally, after 24 hours, the kiwi will start to soften.
3.Toothpick ripening method:Use a toothpick to prick some small holes in the surface of the kiwi and place it in a sealed bag. This allows the kiwifruit to release ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening process. However, be careful not to pierce the hole too deep to avoid damaging the flesh.
1 Choose a kiwi with a smooth, non-damaged, uniform color;
2 Avoid mixing kiwifruit with other fruits to avoid affecting the taste
3 If you want to keep your kiwifruit for a longer period of time, you can put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate.
Now that you've mastered the tricks of making hard kiwifruit softer, try these at home!Your family and friends will be full of praise for your cooking skills!