Guava (/ˈɡwɑːvə/)[1] is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions.[2] Psidium guajava (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.[2] Although related species may also be called guavas, they belong to other species or genera, such as the pineapple guava, Acca sellowiana. In 2016, India was the largest producer of guavas, with 41% of the world total.
Guavas, commonNutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)Energy285 kJ (68 kcal)Carbohydrates14.32 gSugars8.92 gDietary fiber5.4 gFat0.95 gProtein2.55 gVitaminsQuantity%DV†Vitamin A equiv.beta-Carotene4%31 μg3%374 μgThiamine (B1)6%0.067 mgRiboflavin (B2)3%0.04 mgNiacin (B3)7%1.084 mgPantothenic acid (B5)9%0.451 mgVitamin B68%0.11 mgFolate (B9)12%49 μgVitamin C275%228.3 mgVitamin K2%2.2 μgMineralsQuantity%DV†Calcium2%18 mgIron2%0.26 mgMagnesium6%22 mgManganese7%0.15 mgPhosphorus6%40 mgPotassium9%417 mgSodium0%2 mgZinc2%0.23 mgOther constituentsQuantityLycopene5204 µg
This fruit has very valuable nutritional properties, it always has worms when they are not fumigated, I did not like them for this reason, until I was informed that those with worms were better because they did not have insepticides, the little worm is from a small wasp that It is not harmful to health, we must wash the fruit well, put it in the refrigerator, so that it is preserved. I have a plant and it gives me a lot of guavas. and I make very tasty spicy jam.