What is Guava?
Guava is an incredibly fragrant tropical fruit with pink or white flesh packed with tiny edible seeds. In the Caribbean, guava is essential for making guava paste (guava cheese), jelly, juice, and the beloved guava and cheese pastry. Its aroma is unmistakable.
💚 Health Benefits of Guava
- ✓Highest natural vitamin C content of any common fruit
- ✓Rich in lycopene with anti-cancer properties
- ✓High fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels
- ✓Potassium content supports heart health
- ✓Guava leaf tea is used to treat diarrhea and diabetes
🍴 How to Eat Guava
Wash and eat whole — skin, seeds, and all are edible. Slice for fruit platters. Blend with water and strain for juice. Cook down with sugar to make guava paste or jelly. Pair with cream cheese for a classic combo.
📦 Storage & Preparation
Ripen at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe guava for up to 4 days. Guava paste and jelly have long shelf life. Freeze whole guavas for up to 8 months.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Extraordinarily high in vitamin C (4x more than oranges), fiber, folate, and potassium. One guava has about 37 calories.
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