Know the Facts….Guava

Guava

Guava is a delicious fruit which is grown in warm climates including Caribbean countries, Africa, Asia, Mexico and Central America. Once harvested they can be eaten or juiced to create a healthy tonic. These fruits are very tasty and have some excellent health benefits for the human body. They also contain healthy nutrients and minerals. Eating this fruit or drinking its juice helps to treat bleeding gums as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

Different types of Guava around the world:

❖ Black or beetroot Guava

❖ Spring Guava

❖ Grape Guava

❖ Purple forest Guava

❖ Nepal Guava

❖ Japanese Guava

❖ Ice cream Guava/White Man

❖ Tropical White Guava

❖ Shweta Guava

❖ Ruby Supreme Guava

❖ Red Malaysian Guava

❖ Pineapple Guava

❖ Mexican Cream Guava

❖ Lemon Guava

❖ Lalit Guava

❖ Indonesian seedless Guava

❖ Hong Kong Pink Guava

❖ Giant Vietnamese Guava

❖ Cherry Guava

❖ Strawberry Guava

❖ Akra Mridula Guava

Characteristics and Varieties

● Appearance: Guava are usually round or pear-shaped with green, yellow, or maroon skin and white, pink, yellow, or deep red flesh.

● Texture and Taste: Features a creamy yet gritty texture (similar to a pear) with a sweet, floral, and slightly musky aroma.

● Edibility: The entire fruit, including the skin and numerous small internal seeds, is edible.

Nutrition and Uses

● Nutritional Profile: Guava is rich in Vitamin C (containing significantly more than citrus fruits), dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Guava is good for your skin, improves immunity, and improves blood sugar control.

● Culinary Uses: Eaten fresh out of hand, sliced over desserts, or processed into juices, jams, jellies, pastries, and sweet pastes.

● Herbal Benefits: Guava leaves are often brewed into herbal teas used in traditional practices to support blood sugar and digestive health.

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