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Guavas

Guavas
Common Packs:

10- and 40-lb. cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Good quality guavas should be firm and free of bruises or decay. Ripe guavas should exhibit a fragrant aroma.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 45-50° F/7-10° C
  • 90% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:

Increased decay is an indication of chill injury. Do not store guavas below 45° F/7° C.

Usage Ideas:

  • Simmer guavas with sugar until jelly forms; serve with muffins, grilled meats, and cheese plates.
  • Layer mashed guava and cream cheese in puffed pastry; bake and serve on breakfast buffets.
Seasonal Availability:

Major production areas include California and Florida.

Seasonality:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Jun
Jul
Aug
Nov
Dec

Flavor Profile

Extremely sweet, with a tropical, almost floral flavor.

Texture Profile

Guava texture is grainy, yet smoother than that of a pear.

Pairings

Pair with cream cheese, mango, pork, shrimp, vanilla.

Substitution Suggestions

Feijoas, pears, strawberries.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup guava (165g) grams
Calories 110
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 30mg2%
Iron 0.43mg2%
Potassium 690mg15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.