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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Guavas, AKA Apple guavas received its name because its coloring is so similar to that of a green apple, with hues of lemon and lime. The fruit is roughly spherical with a furrowed smooth surface. The most alluring element of a Guava is its fragrance, a bouquet of bright tropical aromatics. The flesh is unique to many fruits, its texture a combination of a firm banana with the succulence of an apple. Tiny edible seeds pattern the flesh's core. The flavor of Guava is a reflection of its aromatics, though more subtle with notes of pineapple, papaya, banana and lemon.
Seasons/Availability
Guavas are available from beginning spring through winter.
Current Facts
The general classification of the Guava includes over 100 different species. Even what may be considered the common market Guava, which is better known as Apple guava (Psidium guava), is actually a family of dozens of different cultivars. These cultivars vary from the size of an apricot to the size of an orange. Colorings vary from pale yellow to pink, yet Apple guavas maintain similar shapes, flavor profiles and aromatics.
Applications
Although Guava is a fruit, its culinary uses are nearly unlimited. Guava can be eaten whole for simple fresh eaten. They may be used for applications both sweet and savory, fresh, cooked, hot and cold. Perfect companion ingredients which will bring out more complexity of flavor in a Guava include bananas, chocolate, mango, ginger, pears, vanilla, cinnamon and sweet wines such as Gewurtztraminer. Guavas can be paired with soft cheeses such as chevre and mascarpone, seafood such as shrimp, scallops and halibut, and fatty meats like bacon, pork loin and pork chops. Guavas are a perfect dessert ingredient in ice creams, gelatos, sorbets, panna cotta and custards. Guava can be baked, sautéed, caramelized and pureed, preserved and jammed. You can also add Guava to juice blends and dry or dehydrate it, which will change its texture and concentrate its flavors. Post-harvest Guavas can be kept at room temperature for up to 7 days, depending on ripeness.
Geography/History
The Apple guava is the fruit of small trees (also known as evergreen shrubs) native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central and South Americas and the Caribbean. It has been easily naturalized in other tropical regions throughout the world and its adaptability makes it very suitable to be grown in commercial groves and as a container plant in temperate climates.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
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Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Garcia organic farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 153 days ago, 1/16/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Cabrals farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 265 days ago, 9/26/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Cabrals Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 275 days ago, 9/16/20 
Camacho Produce
Near Sand City, California, United StatesAbout 478 days ago, 2/26/20 
Chavez Supermarket
Chavez Supermarket - Norfolk Street
Near San Mateo, California, United States500 S Norfolk Street San Mateo CA 94401 650-781-3950 https://www.chavezsuper.com About 481 days ago, 2/22/20 
Super King Market
Super King Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Altadena, California, United States2260 Lincoln Ave Altadena CA 91001 626-296-9311 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 503 days ago, 2/01/20 
Vallarta Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets - N Fair Oaks
Near Pasadena, California, United States655 N Fair Oaks Blvd Pasadena CA 91103 626-204-6960 https://www.vallartasupermarkets.com About 504 days ago, 1/31/20 
Good Food Market
Good Food Market
Near Pasadena, California, United States1864 E Washington Blvd #106 Pasadena CA 91104 626-204-0171 About 504 days ago, 1/31/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 504 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : California Guavas 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 509 days ago, 1/26/20 
La Carreta
La Carreta Supermarkets
Near Villa Park, California, United States4637 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869 714-771-1595 http://www.lacarretasupermarkets.com About 510 days ago, 1/25/20 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 512 days ago, 1/23/20 Sharer's comments : Guavas 🔝 
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter - Happy Valley
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States2501 W Happy Valley Road #34 Phoenix AZ 85085 623-780-5702 https://www.walmart.com About 517 days ago, 1/18/20 
El Rancho Market
El Rancho Market - 19th Ave
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States8901 N 19th Ave Phoenix AZ 85021 602-870-3600 About 529 days ago, 1/06/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 547 days ago, 12/18/19 
south north produce market
Near Sanxia District, TaiwanAbout 563 days ago, 12/02/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 611 days ago, 10/16/19 
pasar cisarua puncak bogor
Near Leuwimalang, West Java, IndonesiaAbout 650 days ago, 9/06/19 Sharer's comments : guava di pasar cisarua bogor 
Mi Familia market
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 686 days ago, 8/02/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 697 days ago, 7/22/19 |
