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Here some useful information about Guava.
Healthy Fruit Guava
Guava leaves contain
both carotenoids and polyphenols like gallocatechin and leucocyanidin. As some of these phytochemicals produce the
fruit skin and flesh color, guavas that are red-orange tend to have more
polyphenol and carotenoid content than yellow-green ones. In many countries,
guava is eaten raw, typically cut into quarters or eaten like an apple, whereas
in other countries it is eaten with a pinch of salt and pepper, cayenne powder
or a mix of spices. It is known as the winter national fruit of Pakistan.
In
the Philippines, ripe guava is used in cooking sinigang. Guava is a popular
snack in Taiwan, sold on many street corners and night markets during hot
weather, accompanied by packets of dried plum powder mixed with sugar and salt
for dipping. In east Asia, guava is commonly eaten with sweet and sour dried
plum powder mixtures. Guava juice is popular in many countries. The fruit is
also often prepared in fruit salads. Guava fruits, usually 4 to 12 centimetres
long, are round or oval depending on the species.
Here some useful information about Guava.
Healthy Fruit Guava
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They have a pronounced and
typical fragrance, similar to lemon rind but less sharp. The outer skin may be
rough, often with a bitter taste, or soft and sweet. Varying between species,
the skin can be any thickness, is usually green before maturity, but becomes
yellow, maroon, or green when ripe. The pulp inside may be sweet or sour and
off white to deep pink.
The seeds in the
central pulp vary in number and hardness, depending on species. Guavas
originated from an area thought to extend from Mexico or Central America and
was distributed throughout tropical America and Caribbean region. They were
adopted as a crop in subtropical and tropical Asia, tropical Africa and the
Mediterranean coast. Guavas are now
cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries.
Several species are
grown commercially; apple guava and its cultivars are those most commonly
traded internationally.Guavas were introduced to Florida in the 19th century
and are now grown in Florida as far north as Sarasota, Chipley, Waldo and Fort
Pierce. However, they are a primary host of the Caribbean fruit fly and must be
protected against infestation in areas of Florida where this pest is present.
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