EXOTIC FRUITS - GUYABE SEEDS / GUAVE (5 SEEDS)

Guave

Guave is round or oval shaped. The skin is green or yellow, sometimes pink. The flesh can range from white to dark pink and contains small hard seeds. Guave has a sweet and sour taste which can be compared to a combination of pears and strawberries. Guave generally has a typical fragrance, similar to lemon rind but less sharp.

Guave can be eaten raw out-of-hand-for a snack, but it is usually sliced and seeded and used in salads. The fruit can also be used in pies, jams, jellies, sauces, juices and teas. Ripe guave have a fragrant aroma, and the fruit should give to slight pressure. When ripe, keep refrigerated and consume within a few days.

• The name guave is derived from the Spanish word guayabe
• The amount of vitamin C in guave is 5 times higher than in a orange.
• Guave was the favorite food of the Aztecs and Incas.

     

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