How to choose kiwis & store mangoes

The fuzzy kiwi hides a scintillating green interior. Kiwi's sweet, refreshing taste is a treat any time of year.

 

Steps

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Step One

Choose kiwis that smell good and feel plump.

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Step Two

Avoid kiwis with bruised skin or moist areas.

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Step Three

Press gently to make sure kiwi yields under your finger like a ripe pear.

Tips & Warnings

• Kiwis contain an enzyme called actinidin that serves as a meat tenderizer. Use kiwi fruit as a marinade for meats or rub kiwi flesh over meat before cooking.
• To ripen a kiwi, put it in a paper bag at room temperature, preferably with a banana, apple, or pear. These fruits produce ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.
• Store ripe kiwis in the refrigerator.
• To deactivate the actinidin enzyme, kiwis should be cooked for a brief period before being placed in gelatin or dairy products.

STORE MANGOES
Known as a brightly colored, tasty treat, these tropical fruits are also just moderately high in calories - and a great source of potassium and vitamins A and C.

Steps

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Step One

Put two mangoes together in a plastic or paper bag to allow them to ripen. One mango by itself will ripen more slowly.

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Step Two

Keep in a cool place, such as a cupboard.

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Step Three

Move mangoes to refrigerator when ripe - that is, when mangoes yield slightly to pressure.

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Step Four

Store no more than two to three days to prevent overripening.