Guava (white and pink )
The Guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit with a white or pink fleshy interior interspersed with small hard seeds. It contains a considerable amount of perctin. Guava is high in ascorbic acid (100 to 200 mg/100)
If would be difficult to find any place in India where the guava tree does not flourish naturally. A guava tree will produce fruit for over thirty years. There are two varieties – white and pink. In many parts of India guava is harvested by hand all year round. While white guava, which is sweeter in taste, is grown on a larger scale, the pink is considered a delicacy.
Being a tropical fruit, the market for fresh guava is emerging in Europe and the United States. However, because of the unique flavor, distinct texture and rich. |
| Guava (White/Pink) Pulp |
| T.S.S (“Brix) Min |
9 |
| Acidity (%C/A) Min |
0.4 |
Composition per 100 gm |
| Edible Portion (%) |
100.00 |
| Moisture (gm) |
81.70 |
| Protein (gm) |
00.90 |
| Fat(gm) |
00.30 |
| Minerals (gm) |
00.70 |
| Fibre (gm) |
05.20 |
| Carbohydrates (gm) |
11.20 |
| Energy (K.cal) |
51.00 |
| Calcim (mg) |
10.00 |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
28.00 |
| Iron(mg) |
01.40 |
| Vitamin c (mg) |
160.00 |
| Vitamin B (mg) |
00.46 |
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