KiwiBerries Ripening and Eating

Kiwiberries should be allowed to ripen at room temperature. Their skin will turn darker green, become slightly wrinkled, and they will yield to gentle pressure when ready to eat. The photo bar above shows the visual difference.

For best storage life refrigerate the Kiwi Berries in the coldest part of your refrigerator (usually the shelf on top of the produce drawers). The fruit will hold for up to a period of two weeks or longer.

When you are ready to eat the Kiwi Berries take out the number of clamshells you wish to use and put them on the kitchen counter to ripen.

Everyone’s concept of ripe is different so you can try them as they mature to identify the stage where you enjoy them.

You can hasten the ripening process by placing the berries in a paper bag at room temperature. Don't try this process with conventionally grown kiwiberries...most fruit is picked too early, ripened with ethylene, and will only store for a short period of time before it becomes watery.

With their smooth skin, Kiwi Berries are sensational for out-of-hand eating. They are perfect for snacks and make a healthy addition to a lunch box. Containing almost 20 vital nutrients - they're not just delicious - they're good for you! Read more about Nutrition.

Kiwi Berries are very versatile when it comes to culinary creations too. Add them to your favorite recipes. They can be used as an ingredient - not just a garnish.

We have processed fresh berries in a Squeezo and have made what we call "puree" (pure fruit pulp) that gives the fruit even more latitude for experimentation. You can freeze puree in zip lock bags for up to a year.

We have found many uses for our fruit and puree through our own experimentation, and that of our culinary friends, some of which are salad dressings, vinegars, salsas, marinades (it's an excellent natural meat tenderizer)appetizers, sauces for entrees, ice cream, sherbet, yogurt, sorbet. Kiwi pairs well with orange, honey, and chocolate. We have also created beverages from non-alcoholic spritzers and health food drinks to wines, meads, and beers.

Please Take Note of the Sections Below:

Latex Allergy and Food: Some people with latex allergy have allergic reactions when eating particular foods, including avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwifruit, passionfruit, plum, strawberry and tomato. This is because some of the proteins in latex that cause latex allergy are also present in these fruits.

Oxalic Acid Sensitivity: Kiwifruit are high in oxalate, so those with kidney urinary stones may also need to avoid eating them. Additionally, kiwifruit are high in potassium, which may be a concern for patients with kidney disease.