Product Description:
Guava is a tropical fruit, generally round or oval, with green to yellow skin and sweet, often pink or red flesh, containing numerous seeds. It's known for its unique aroma, reminiscent of lemon rind, and its high vitamin C content. The guava plant itself is a small tree or shrub, with smooth, green to red-brown bark that peels off in thin flakes.
Key characteristics:
Fruit:
The fruit is a berry, typically 4-12 centimeters long, with a varying skin color (green, yellow, maroon, or red) and flesh color (white, cream, pink, or red).
Flavor:
Guava has a sweet, tropical flavor, sometimes described as a mix of pineapple and strawberry, or passion fruit.
Nutritional Value:
Guava is a great source of Vitamin C, and also contains Vitamin A and pectin.
Plant:
The guava tree is relatively small, with smooth, peeling bark and opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Origin:
Native to tropical America, it's now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Uses:
Guava is enjoyed fresh, processed into juice, jams, or jellies, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes.