A small, round to oblong shaped green-skinned tropical fruit, guavas become yellow/green when ripe. They have white to salmon pink, juicy, seedy flesh and an aromatic fragrance aroma. Eat fresh or as juice, in salads, jams, jellies and conserves.
Varieties:
Cattley and the Common.
Selection:
Choose firm, undamaged fruit with a greenish-yellow skin colouring. Ripe fruit should yield to gentle pressure.
Storage:
Keep at room temperature until ripe and then place in refrigerator crisper.