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Feijoas
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Description/Taste
Feijoas fruits are ellipsoid shaped, similar to an egg. The color and texture of the skin both resemble that of a lime. The fruit has distinctive aromatics both sweet and tart and suggestive of its tropical flavors. The flesh is dense, grainy and creamy, similar to the flesh of a ripe pear. The flesh contains a jelly-like seed cavity. Its flavors are a melange of quince, pineapple, banana and sweet grapes. The entire fruit is edible.
Seasons/Availability
Feijoas are available late early fall through spring.
Current Facts
Feijoas, AKA Pineapple Guava and Guavasteen, scientific name Acca sellowianas, is a member of the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family along with guava, solve and eucalyptus. Fiejoas is the common name given to dozens of cultivars, which will share similar characteristics but also distinguish themselves from one another by size, aromatics, flavor, ripening times, and even coloring.
Applications
Feijoas find themselves typically being classified as a dessert ingredient or as simply being eaten fresh out of hand. They are very suited to salad and savory recipes though and have many companion ingredients. Feijoas can be baked, sautéed, caramelized and pureed, preserved and jammed. They can be paired with cheeses such as aged cheddars, papaya, citruses, cream, hazelnuts, pears, duck, pork, fish and chicken. Feijoas are a perfect dessert ingredient in ice creams, gelatos, sorbets, baked goods, panna cotta and custards. Flavor enhancers include sugar, cumin, cinnamon, honey, ginger, pineapple, vanilla, white wine, chile and nutmeg.
Geography/History
The Feijoa is native to South America, specifically extreme southernmost Brazil, Argentina and mountainous regions of Uruguay. The Feijoa was collected in southern Brazil by a German explorer Friedrich Sellow in 1815. Though he was not the fruit's discover, the Fiejoas was named after Brazilian botanist, Don da Silva Feijo. Feijoas thrive in cool subtropical climates with low humidity. Feijoas are cultivated in South America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Feijoas. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
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Medellín, Colombia
Finca La Bonita
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaSanta Elena Medellin Antioquia 574-291-8949 About 93 days ago, 6/27/22 Sharer's comments : Feijoas frescas 
Medellín, ColombiA
Legumbrería La Frescura
Near Itagui, Antioquia, ColombiaPlaza La America Medellin 479-6915 About 98 days ago, 6/22/22 Sharer's comments : Guayaba feijoa, una delicia! 
Cold Storage
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 106 days ago, 6/14/22 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 130 days ago, 5/21/22 
Rionegro, Antioquia
Carulla Llanogrande
Antioquia, Colombia321-760-5930 About 192 days ago, 3/20/22 Sharer's comments : Feijoas frescas, del campo, una de las frutas exóticas que está tomando más fuerza en los últimos años 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 537 days ago, 4/09/21 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
California, United StatesKazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 644 days ago, 12/23/20 Sharer's comments : Feijoa from Azerbaijan |
