Did You Know?
Guava has 4x more vitamin C than an orange — a single guava provides about 228% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
Overview
Americas · year-round · fruits
Guava is a tropical fruit with yellow-green skin and pink or white flesh, offering a unique sweet-tart flavor combining strawberry, pear, and tropical notes.
Americas
Origin
year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Tropicalsweet-tartfloral
Storage Tips
Ripen at room temperature; refrigerate ripe guavas for 3–4 days; the skin color turns from green to yellow-green when ripe.
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How to Cook with Guava
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Eat whole with the skin on (very nutritious); make guava paste (goiabada) for cheese pairings; excellent in juices, smoothies, and tropical desserts.
Best Pairings
cream cheeselimecoconutvanillamangohoney
Substitutes
Strawberry + pear combination, passion fruit, or papaya
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Guava
Nutrition Highlights
calories
68 kcal per 100g
key_nutrients
Vitamin C, lycopene, potassium, fiber, folate, vitamin A
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginAmericas
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Exceptionally high in vitamin C; rich in lycopene; anti-diabetic properties; supports immune function and skin health.
Guava Photos
5 photos showcasing Guava in its many forms
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Guava
fruits
OriginAmericas
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Tropicalsweet-tartfloral
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Pairs Well With
cream cheeselimecoconutvanillamangohoney
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