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General Produce
Kiwifruit

  
        
      Common Packs:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Tray packs
Volume-fill containers
  
        
      Receiving Inspecting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Kiwifruit should be plump with no wrinkles or signs of exterior damage. Unripe fruit will be firm to the touch; ripe fruit will give to gentle pressure.
  
        
      Storage Handling:    
    
  
  
     
  
  
  
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
 - 90-98% relative humidity
 
  
        
      Shelf-Life:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
7 to 10 days.
  
        
      Troubleshooting:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
Rough handling may cause bruised or broken skin; keep handling to a minimum.
Softening, shriveling, and mold are signs of spoilage due to exposure to ethylene gas; keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
  
        
      Usage Ideas:    
    
  
  
      
  
  
    
- Top baked meringue puffs with pastry cream, chopped kiwifruit, minced strawberries, and finely chopped pistachios.
 - Roll strips of kiwifruit and Swiss cheese in sliced turkey and ham; secure rolls with toothpicks and serve as appetizers.
 

