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Guavas

Inventory, 10 lbs : 0.66
This item was last sold on : 06/04/23

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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.

SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts		619-719-6924
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Grass Skirt (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Guavas. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Signature Market		Taiwan Dried Guava
Mexico in My Kitchen		Guava Compote
Garlic & Zest		Easy Homemade Guava Jam
Garlic & Zest		Mini Guava Ricotta Cheesecake
Seattle Food Geek		Sous Vide Chile Verde Halibut with Guava Glaze
Kitchen Konfidence		Guava Passion Fruit Margarita
Shikigami		Guava Raita
LA Weekly		Guava Jelly
The 350 Degree Oven		Homemade Fresh Guava Jam
Cultural Chromatics		Vanilla Poached Guava Coconut Panna Cotta

the other 17...

Betsy Life		Guava Breakfast Cake
My Recipes		Baked Ham with Guava Glaze
Carbo Diem		Fresh Guava Cake
Jolly Homemade Recipes		Guava Punch
Vegetarian Khana		Guava Chutney
Lifestyle Inquirer		Dalandan + Guava Juice
The View from Great Island		Fresh Guava with Yogurt
Sunayana Gupta		Guava Salad Recipe
Mexico in My Kitchen		Guavas in Syrup
Times of India		Guava Milkshake Recipe
Garlic & Zest		Easy Guava Purée
Drizzle & Dip		Lightly Poached Guava Ice Cream
Live Eat Learn		Hawaiian POG Juice
Viva		Guava Jelly Recipe
Running to the Kitchen		Layered Strawberry Guava Chia Pudding
Cooking From Heart		Guava Cooler
Vegetarian Khana		Amrood Ki Sabji (Guava Curry)

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Dana Point Farmers Market Near Dana Point, California, United States
About 37 days ago, 4/29/23
Sharer's comments : Atkins Nursery

Del Mar Farmers Market Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 65 days ago, 4/01/23
Sharer's comments : Atkins Nursery

Dana Point Farmers Market Near Dana Point, California, United States
About 79 days ago, 3/18/23
Sharer's comments : At Atkins Nursey

TTDI Wet Market Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
About 83 days ago, 3/14/23

SS 2 wet market Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
About 117 days ago, 2/08/23

Truman Waterfront Market

Truman Waterfront Market
Weech Way, Key West, FL 33040
1-305-731-3385
http://keysartisanmarket.com

Near Key West, Florida, United States
About 123 days ago, 2/02/23

Leucadia Farmer's Market Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 127 days ago, 1/29/23
Sharer's comments : at Jacy Farm

La Jolla Open Aire Market Near La Jolla, California, United States
About 141 days ago, 1/15/23
Sharer's comments : At Hamlow Ranches!

TTDI wet market, Kuala Lumpur Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
About 144 days ago, 1/12/23

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia organic farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 166 days ago, 12/21/22

Supercor

Supercor
Edificio Dunas Canteras, C. Fernando Guanarteme, 151, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
About 174 days ago, 12/13/22

Medan [email protected] Near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
About 177 days ago, 12/10/22

南北鮮果專賣廣場

南北鮮果專賣廣場
No. 214號, Sanshu Rd, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 237

Near Shulin District, Taiwan
About 192 days ago, 11/25/22

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Valley Center Growers Inc.
Escondido, CA

Near La Jolla, California, United States
About 204 days ago, 11/13/22

City Heights Farmers Market

Bernardino Loera Farms
Fallbrook, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 219 days ago, 10/29/22

Taisugar Million Taipei Xinsheng II 蜜鄰超商台北新生二店
No. 122之1號, Section 1, Xinsheng S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
http://taisugar.com.tw

Near Shulin District, Taiwan
About 225 days ago, 10/23/22