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Few Guava

Psidium guajava Allergen-Free
Few Guava

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Latin American, Caribbean, Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (in tropical climates), peak in late summer/fall in subtropical regions.
  • Source Guava fruit

What Is Few Guava?

A tropical fruit with edible skin and seeds, known for its sweet, musky flavor and high vitamin C content.

What Does Few Guava Taste Like?

Few Guava has a sweet, musky, tropical, pear-like, strawberry-like, sometimes slightly tart taste with highly aromatic, floral, sweet, pungent aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Musky, Tropical, Pear-like, Strawberry-like, sometimes slightly tart
Texture
Soft, Juicy pulp, often gritty with small edible seeds (can be crunchy or soft)
Aroma
Highly Aromatic, Floral, Sweet, Pungent
Acidity
Low-Med

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 medium fruit (55g)
Calories68 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2.6 g
Total Carbohydrate14 g
Dietary Fiber5.4 g
Total Sugars9 g
Calcium18 mg
Iron0.26 mg
Potassium417 mg

Chef’s Secret

To remove guava seeds for a smoother puree, scoop out the pulp, press through a fine-mesh sieve, then discard seeds.

Few Guava Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Few Guava is Mango, used at a 1:1 ratio. Offers a similar sweet, tropical flavor and soft, juicy texture for smoothies, desserts, or salsas.

Substitutes for Few Guava with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Mango Best 1:1 Offers a similar sweet, tropical flavor and soft, juicy texture for smoothies, desserts, or salsas.
Papaya 1:1 Provides a sweet, mellow tropical flavor and soft texture, though less musky and more subtly aromatic.
Passion Fruit (pulp) 1:1 (with adjustment for tartness) Delivers a vibrant, tart, and aromatic tropical note, good for juices or desserts where tartness is desired.
Kiwi 1:1 Offers a sweet-tart flavor and soft flesh, though lacking the musky aroma and seed texture of guava.

How to Choose & Store Few Guava

  1. Choose firm, unblemished fruits that yield slightly to pressure when ripe.
  2. Ripe guava has a strong, sweet aroma.

What Pairs Well With Few Guava?

  • Lime
  • coconut
  • chili
  • pork
  • seafood
  • yogurt
  • desserts
  • smoothies
  • cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Few Guava taste like?

Sweet, Musky, Tropical, Pear-like, Strawberry-like, sometimes slightly tart Highly Aromatic, Floral, Sweet, Pungent

What is a good substitute for Few Guava?

The best substitute is Mango (1:1). Offers a similar sweet, tropical flavor and soft, juicy texture for smoothies, desserts, or salsas.

How do you choose and store Few Guava?

Choose firm, unblemished fruits that yield slightly to pressure when ripe. Ripe guava has a strong, sweet aroma.

Recipes Using Few Guava

Course Cuisine Time To Make Central American

Berryessa Blast Drink

Escape to paradise with the Berryessa Blast! This vibrant cocktail combines the sweet tang of guava juice with the smooth warmth of gold rum and Southern Comfort. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a hot summer day or a lively party. Impress your guests with this delicious and refreshing drink – it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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