The main reason why kiwifruit becomes soft

Kiwi, also known as kiwi fruit, is a special fruit produced in tropical regions. It is rich in nutrition, has thick flesh, is sweet and delicious, and has many benefits for the body. However, when people buy kiwis, they will find that most of the kiwis sold on the market are very hard. They are neither sweet nor taste good when eaten directly. However, they will become soft after being left at home for a few days. Why is this? What is the main reason for the kiwi to become soft?

The main reason why kiwifruit becomes soft

1. Transportation and shelf life reasons

Kiwifruit is mostly produced in southern China. It needs to be transported long distances to be sold nationwide. If it is picked when it is fully ripe, it will go bad during transportation. Therefore, people usually pick kiwifruit when it is close to ripe but not fully ripe, which is conducive to its preservation. This is also an important reason why most kiwifruits people buy are very hard.

2. Ethylene is the main reason why kiwifruit becomes soft

Ethylene is a special gas that is emitted by ripe fruits. It is the main reason why kiwifruit becomes soft. Because this special gas is a ripening accelerator, unripe kiwifruit will quickly ripen and become soft after coming into contact with ethylene. This is also an important reason why people like to put kiwifruit together with ripe fruits such as apples to ripen them after buying them.

3. Tips to soften kiwi fruit

If the kiwi fruit you buy is very hard, you can put it in a plastic bag with ripe apples or bananas after you get home, tie the bag tightly, and put it in a warm place. After about two days, take it out and you will find that the kiwi fruit has become soft and can be eaten. You can also put the kiwi fruit in the rice jar at home. When rice is stored, ethylene will be released, which also has a significant effect on the ripening of kiwi fruit. Burying it in rice for two or three days can also make the kiwi fruit soft.