[header] How to choose kiwis [title] Inspect the outer skin. [step] Inspect the outer skin's color and texture. A ripe kiwi's skin is brown and fuzzy. 
Also, check for any bruises, dark spots, mold, or wrinkles. If the kiwi is bruised, shriveled, or has mold, then the kiwi is not good for eating and is probably overripe.