The fruit of guava is an excellent subtropical fruit.

Guava, also known as passion fruit, red fruit, peach, pomegranate seeds, etc., is a kind of evergreen tree or shrub, belonging to the pomegranate family. Native to South and Central America, it is now widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

The fruit of guava is round or oval, usually between 5-10 centimeters in diameter, with a smooth skin and a yellow or red appearance. The flesh is juicy and sweet, rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, dietary fiber and other nutrients. In addition to raw food, guava can also be made into juice, jam, dried fruit and other foods.

Guava not only has food value, its leaves, root bark, fruit skin and other parts are rich in bioactive components. Overall, guava is a nutritious and versatile fruit that is loved by people.

Precautions for buying guava

1, look at the size of the fruit. Good guava fruit should be relatively large and have a certain sense of weight, the fruit diameter is generally more than 10 centimeters, the thickness of about 2-3 centimeters.

2, look at the appearance of the fruit. Good guava skin should be smooth and unbruised, and have a certain degree of gloss, uniform color, no color spots and black stripes. In addition, the guava fruit should have a certain degree of elasticity, and there should not be any signs of weakness or deformation on the surface.

3, look at the thickness of the peel. Good guava fruit skin should have a certain thickness, dense and strong, can protect the fruit inside from collision or extrusion and damage.

4, smell odor. Good guava should have a clear flavor, if you taste the smell of odor or not fresh taste, this may be because the fruit aging or not fresh.

5, check with the seller for picking time. A good guava picking time should be on the same day or the next day when the fruit is ripe, so ask the seller about the picking time to know its freshness and quality.

In short, you need to pay attention to the appearance, size, thickness, smell and other characteristics of the guava to ensure that you are buying a high quality guava that is fresh, appropriately sweet, and brightly colored.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Guava