Ripening

Ripening is a process in fruits that causes them to become more palatable. In general, fruit becomes sweeter, less green (typically 'redder'), and softer as it ripens. Even though the acidity of fruit increases as it ripens, the higher acidity level does not make the fruit seem tarter. This is attributed to the Brix-Acid Ratio. Ripening is a process in fruits that causes them to become more palatable. In general, fruit becomes sweeter, less green (typically 'redder'), and softer as it ripens. Even though the acidity of fruit increases as it ripens, the higher acidity level does not make the fruit seem tarter. This is attributed to the Brix-Acid Ratio.