How to Store Kiwi Fruit | Shelf Life & Spoilage Signs
Quick Storage Facts
Storage Method | Duration | Safety | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
room Temperature | 2-5 days (to ripen) | ✅ | Keep at room temperature to ripen |
refrigerator | 1-2 weeks (whole), 3-4 days (cut) | ✅ | Refrigerate once ripe to extend shelf life |
freezer | 10-12 months | ✅ | Best peeled and sliced before freezing |
Signs of Spoilage
- •Extremely soft or mushy texture
- •Wrinkled or significantly shriveled skin
- •Mold growth, especially around stem end
- •Fermented or alcoholic smell
- •Leaking juice or sticky exterior
- •Flesh turning brown or translucent instead of bright green
- •Unpleasant taste or loss of flavor
Storage & Reheating Tips
- •To speed up ripening, place kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana
- •Check ripeness by gently pressing - it should yield slightly when ripe
- •Store ripe kiwis away from other ethylene-producing fruits (apples, bananas) in the refrigerator
- •The skin is edible and nutritious, just wash thoroughly before eating
- •For freezing, peel and slice kiwis, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags
- •Kiwis can be used as a meat tenderizer due to their actinidin enzyme
- •To extend the life of cut kiwi, brush with lemon juice to prevent browning
Food Safety Reminder
When in doubt, throw it out! Food can harbor harmful bacteria without visible signs of spoilage.
Frequently Asked Questions