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How To Quickly Ripen Kiwi Fruit At Home - Tasting Table

The science behind ripening fruit in a brown paper bag comes down to the presence of ethylene gas. Trapping the gas inside a paper bag accelerates the ripening. Adding other fruits that produce large amounts of the gas, such as apples and bananas, helps the gas to permeate the container. Using a paper bag as your container is also imperative for letting air flow through and not trapping moisture like a plastic bag would, which can cause mold.
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1 month ago

The Clever Flour Trick That Ripens Avocados Faster Than You Can Say Guacamole - Tasting Table

Placing unripe avocados in a sealed brown paper bag with flour speeds ripening by trapping ethylene and wicking excess moisture.
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