How to tell whether ginseng fruit is ripe or not? Will it become soft when ripe?

1. How to tell whether it is cooked or not

Legend has it that it takes 10,000 years to mature, but in real life it only takes 200 days to mature, and the maturity period is generally around September to November. If you want to tell whether it is ripe or not, you can look at the skin, flesh and weight. When ripe, the skin is golden yellow or milky white with purple-red lines. The flesh is white, tender and juicy with a light and elegant fragrance. The fruit is large and heavy, making it a highly nutritious fruit. The immature flesh is pure white, the fruit is crisp and astringent, the fragrance is light, and the taste is poor.

2. Will it become soft when cooked?

People usually pick it when it is 70% to 80% ripe. The oval skin is white, and a few have purple lines. It will enter its maturity period after about 10-15 days. The flesh is milky white and the fruit is crisp. The fruit is crisp, tender and juicy during this period and has a better taste. After a period of time, it will be fully ripe, the fruit's appearance will become shriveled, the flesh will become soft, the taste will be fragrant, and the taste will be poor.