Guava

Guava or Psidium Guajava is the fruit of the guava tree. This plant belongs to the Myrtaceae family and can grow to 3 to 6 m.
Guava is an edible tropical fruit native to Central America, from Mexico to Peru. It is a round, oval or pear-shaped globose berry, 3 to 10 cm in diameter
The fruit has a thin and fragile skin, light green to bright yellow in color, speckled with black in some species when ripe. Its flesh is white, yellow, pink to red.

THE BENEFITS OF FRUIT

Guava stands out for its astringent and laxative properties. Rich in dietary fiber, guava fights against diarrhea. Fiber prevents constipation and regulates intestinal transit. They also have a beneficial effect on lowering cholesterol levels, thus helping to prevent heart disease.

Guava is rich in lycopenes known to work in the protection of body cells. This substance promotes the fight against the growth of cancer cells.

Rich in vitamin C, guava provides tissue resistance, helps the body assimilate iron and facilitates metabolism. It accelerates the healing of skin lesions and prevents the formation of boils.

ENERGY INTAKE

68 kcal per 100g of fresh fruit
81 g of water
14.3 g of carbohydrates
2.6 g of protein
0.9 g of lipids
5.4g of fiber
228 mg of Vitamin C
31 mg of vitamin A
417 mg of Potassium

SHAPES

Juice
Puree
Dried fruits