Tropical Fruits

Includes kiwifruits, mangoes, papayas, pineapples

Buying Look for soft fruits that yield to gentle pressure but aren’t squishy or shriveled. Ripe pineapples will be slightly soft to the touch, and the stem end should have a sweet aroma.

Storing Let ripen at room temperature; refrigerate cut fruit in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Quick tip For a quick snack that requires little prep work, halve a ripe kiwifruit lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.

Using Slice and eat as a snack; add to salads, salsas, and smoothies.