The Guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit with a white or pink fleshy interior interspersed with small hard seeds. It contains a considerable amount of perctin. Guava is high in ascorbic acid (100 to 200 mg/100)
It would be difficult to find any place in India where the guava tree does not flourish naturally. A guava tree will produce fruit for over thirty years. There are two varieties – white and pink. In many parts of India guava is harvested by hand all year round. While white guava, which is sweeter in taste, is grown on a larger scale, the pink is considered a delicacy.
Being a tropical fruit, the market for fresh guava is emerging in Europe and the United States. However, because of the unique flavor, distinct texture and rich.
| T.S.S (Brix) Min | 9 |
| Acidity (% C/A) Min | 0.4 |
| Edible Portion (%) | 100.00 |
| Moisture (gm) | 81.70 |
| Protein (gm) | 00.90 |
| Fat (gm) | 00.30 |
| Minerals (gm) | 00.70 |
| Fibre (gm) | 05.20 |
| Carbohydrates (gm) | 11.20 |
| Energy (KCal) | 51.00 |
| Calcium (mg) | 10.00 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 28.00 |
| Iron (mg) | 01.40 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 160.00 |
| Vitamin B (mg) | 00.46 |