Sources:
Enter the
Share Market®
Produce Briefs...
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.
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Guavas. One
is
easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
People have shared Guavas using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
|
Camacho Produce
Near Sand City, California, United StatesAbout 127 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 131 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 152 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 153 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 153 days ago, 1/31/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 154 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : California Guavas 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 158 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 159 days ago, 1/25/20 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 161 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 166 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 178 days ago, 1/06/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 197 days ago, 12/18/19 
south north produce market
Near Sanxia District, TaiwanAbout 213 days ago, 12/02/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 260 days ago, 10/16/19 
pasar cisarua puncak bogor
Near Leuwimalang, West Java, IndonesiaAbout 300 days ago, 9/06/19 Sharer's comments : guava di pasar cisarua bogor 
Mi Familia market
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 335 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 346 days ago, 7/22/19 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 408 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Guavas pink 💓 
SeeWoo 泗和行
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United KingdomAbout 432 days ago, 4/27/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh guavas from Egypt! 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 439 days ago, 4/20/19 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States760-741-8471 About 459 days ago, 3/31/19 
Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 462 days ago, 3/28/19 
Namaste Plaza Indian Supermarket
Near Poway, California, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 3/19/19 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Namaste Plaza Indian Supermarket. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods
Near Wilton Manors, Florida, United States2000 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33305 1-954-398-2000 About 532 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Whole Foods Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 544 days ago, 1/05/19 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 558 days ago, 12/22/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 558 days ago, 12/22/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 598 days ago, 11/12/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Barons Marketplace. They seriously need to invent smell-a-gram for these guavas! 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Pedro's Organic Ranch
Near Sawtelle, California, United Stateshttp://pedrosavocadoorganicranch.com About 599 days ago, 11/11/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Multiple varieties offered. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Rancho Mexico Lindo
Near Del Mar, California, United States12912 Rancho Vista Court, Valley Center 92082 About 600 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 628 days ago, 10/13/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near Poway, California, United States31580 Laurel Ridge Drive, Valley Center 92082 About 635 days ago, 10/06/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods
Near Kahului, Hawaii, United States70 E Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului 96732 808-872-3310 About 638 days ago, 10/03/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Whole Foods Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Leti Garcia
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesGarcia Organics About 638 days ago, 10/03/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Encinitas, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 641 days ago, 9/30/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Leucadia Farmer's Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 642 days ago, 9/29/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 642 days ago, 9/29/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Mercado Melchor Ocampo (MedellÃn)
Near Mexico City, Federal District, MexicoAbout 681 days ago, 8/21/18 Sharer's comments : Guavas spotted at Mercado Melchor Ocampo (MedellÃn). Fragrant 🧡🧡 |
