Guava

Guava is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. The common guava Psidium guajava (lemon guava, apple guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Guava is one of the famous Cuban fruits. Also, this fruit is a widespread Peruvian fruit. It has become an essential ingredient in many yummy Cuban desserts, such as ice cream, jams, juices, and smoothies in Cuba.

Depending on the species, guava fruits are either round or oval and range in size from 4 to 12 centimeters. They have a strong, distinctive scent that is reminiscent of lemon peel but less astringent. The outer skin may be silky and delicious or tough and can have a bitter taste. The thickness of the skin varies between species, and it is often green before maturation but can turn yellow, maroon, or green when it is fully developed. Off-white ("white" guavas) to deep pink, the pulp inside can be sweet or sour ("red" guavas). Depending on the species, the amount and hardness of the seeds in the core pulp vary.