Organic
Guava
"The tropical superfruit with a sweet surprise"
Guava is a sweet and slightly tart tropical fruit, rich in vitamins A and C, and antioxidants.
Also known as
Peruvian Apple, Apple Guava
Botanical name
Psidium guajava
Product Details
PLU Code
94299
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Guava › All Sizes
Origin
South America, primarily Peru and Brazil
Temperature
8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Guava
Guava is a widely consumed fruit, enjoyed fresh or used in jams, jellies, and other culinary products. It is also valued for its medicinal properties.
Nutrition Information
Guava is a nutrient-rich fruit. Here are its nutrition facts per 100 grams of raw guava: energy 68 kilocalories, carbohydrates 14.3 grams, fiber 5.4 grams, sugars 4.2 grams, protein 0.9 grams, fat 0.3 grams, vitamin C 230 milligrams, potassium 688 milligrams, vitamin A 29 micrograms, vitamin B6 0.1 milligrams, magnesium 22 milligrams, manganese 0.3 milligrams, copper 0.2 milligrams, phosphorus 12 milligrams, and water 81.0 grams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for mature-green and partially ripe guava. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Waxed cartons or crates with adequate ventilation to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Green and partially ripe guavas suffer chilling injury (skin scald, pitting, failure to ripen) and also lose water and bruise easily, which leads to dull wrinkled skin and decay. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 356-357.
Applies to: mature-green and partially ripe guava.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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