Guavas

Guava

(Psidium)

Guava is a very tasty tropical fruit that can be eaten as a dessert, as an apple or slice or in natural Guava juice for hot days. It can also be eaten with the skin as it is edible.

The fruit is ripe when it is changing from green to yellow. To know if the Guava is ripe, squeeze it very carefully. If it is soft, it is ripe and ready to eat. You can buy it green and leave it in a paper bag and wait for it to ripen.

Nutritional Information

Per 100 gr. of edible pulp:

Calories 69.

Fiber 5.5 gr.

Vitamin B1 0.05 mg.

Calcium 20 mg.

Potassium 291 mg.

Protein 0,8 g.

Fat C 0.6 g.

Vitamin C 184 mg.

Iron 0,7 mg.

Zinc 0,23 m.

Carbohydrates 17.3 g.

Vitamin A 0.5 mg.

Niacin 1.2 mg.

Phosphorus 24 mg.

Sodium 4 mg.

what is Guava?

The Guava (Psidium) is a low tree and has many branches, with an open or compact crown, and with new quadrangular branches. It belongs to the aromatic Myrtaceae family, like Feijoa, Pitanga, among others. It could have its origin in Brazil, Mexico, Central America or any other place in tropical America.

Those who consume the Guava defend that it is an exquisite fruit, there are of different texture, color and flavor and above all there are some with more or less seeds. It is a fruit with a very peculiar aroma.

where to buy Guava in Madrid?

Buy guava in Frutas Charitoguavas, in tray format of 4-5 units with an approximate weight of 0.500 kg and 0.550 kg. You can buy guava in our physical fruit and vegetable store in Madrid, located in C/ Bolivia, 9, Bancas 2-8, Ground Floor, Mercado de Chamartín, and also in our online store.

Properties of Guava

Among the properties of the Guava we have its high water content, it contains soluble fiber.

Guava is a fruit with higher vitamin content, highlighting A, C and B, plus minerals such as phosphorus, potassium and calcium.

Benefits of Guava

• Improves cardiovascular health thanks to the potassium and fiber naturally found in this fruit.
• Regular intake prevents diabetes.
• Improves visual and nervous system health.
• Prevents diseases such as anemia.
• It takes care of visual health as well as skin health.

Types of Guava

There are three varieties of Guavas, the Lemon, Strawberry and Red, but the best known and predominant in the markets is the Strawberry Guava, and that you can, of course, find at the best price in our Frutas Charito.

The main producing countries are:

• Spain, on the Costa del Sol.
• Colombia, where it is a very appreciated fruit.
• Mexico.
• Cuba, where it is consumed both as a fruit and in desserts.

Recipes with Guava

It is ideal to make juice, where we will keep all the properties of this exquisite fruit. Among others, you can make

• Jam, for breakfast.
• Guava in syrup.
• Guava candy.
• Guava Cake.
• Guava Flan.

And if you want to surprise to accompany a meat, do not hesitate to prepare Barbecue Sauce with a touch of Guava, where to the traditional sauce you only have to add 1 cup of Guava preparation. Enjoy!