Pomegranate and guava are not the same fruit.

While they both belong to the guava family, they are not the same in terms of plant classification. Guava belongs to the genus Guava in the family Myrtaceae, while pomegranate belongs to the genus Anserine in the family Chrysomelidae. Guava and pomegranate are also quite different in appearance and morphology. Guava has a persistent calyx at the top of the fruit, shaped like a mouth, hence the name "guava", while pomegranate does not have such a feature at the top of the fruit.

The pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Pomegranate in the family Garnetaceae, and is mainly found in Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean coast. Pomegranate fruit spherical or hanging, skin red or yellow, flesh bright red or light pink, sweet and sour. Pomegranate fruit is rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, dietary fiber and so on.

Purchasing pomegranate notes

1, see pomegranate color. Ripe pomegranate skin should appear glossy bright red, and uniform color. Unripe or overripe pomegranate skin will appear yellow or dull red, the color is not full.

2, look at the appearance of the pomegranate. Good pomegranate appearance should not contain damage. The rind should be smooth and unbruised, and there should not be any disease spots or insect bite marks.

3. Press the pomegranate. A good pomegranate should feel heavy and be even and slightly soft in your hand. If the pomegranate feels light or the skin is too hard, then it may be an unripe pomegranate.

4. Smell the pomegranate. Ripe pomegranates should have a fresh smell, if there is no smell or odor, then it may not be fresh pomegranates.

5. Confirm with the seller. You can ask the seller about the origin and variety of the pomegranate to know more about the variety and you can get a better understanding.

In short, you need to pay attention to the color, appearance, texture, smell and other characteristics of the pomegranate to ensure that you buy fresh, ripe and high quality pomegranates.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia - Pomegranate