Guava

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Psidium L.

The guava is native to the Caribbean. Its skin is thin and light yellow. A ripe guava softens to the touch. Guavas emit a strong, sweet, pungent fragrance. The flesh is white or red.

Guava are one of the best fruits available. Guava's are cholesterol, saturated and sodium free, plus low in fat and calories. Guava are high in fiber. The edibile kind of a guava contains 5 times more vitamin C than an orange. Guava is a great fruit because it contains key nutrients like: vitamin C, carotenoids (vitamin A), folate, potassium, fiber, calcium and iron.

Guavas like other tropical fruits should not be refrigerated unless over ripe. The seeds of a guava can be eaten.