Guava Right Exotic Vitamin C Bombs

Most people will not know the guava from the fruit department in the grocery store. According to the consumer information service aid, "it has a pleasantly sweet-sour aroma reminiscent of a blend of pear and fig." In addition, the exotic fruit is a veritable "vitamin C bomb". For example, a guava has about four times as much vitamin C as a kiwi.

Tasting like pears and figs
The exotic guava has a pleasant sweet-sour aroma that is reminiscent of a mixture of pear and fig. The berry fruit is not only a pure pleasure. It tastes great in fruit salad, quark and milkshake, as well as jelly, jam and chutney. Guavamus is the basis for cakes, pastries and desserts, while the compote can be served with spicy meat dishes. In growing countries such as Brazil, the thick sugary guava paste is a traditional product called Goiabada, which is often used as a spread. The exotic fruit is low in calories and very healthy, as it contains the dietary fiber pectin, vitamin C (around 273 mg per 100 g), B vitamins, provitamin A and minerals like iron, calcium and phosphorus. All substances that are supposed to protect against hypertension and obesity. And the fruits contain beta carotene as well as potassium, which is important for muscle and nerve cells as well as the fluid balance in the body.

Guavas can lower blood pressure. (Image: jantima - fotolia)

Pay attention to the freshness when buying
When buying, it should be ensured that the fruits have a smooth shell that yields with pressure with your fingers. "Mature guavas have a yellowish peel with small black spots and an intense floral scent." The flesh is greenish, white, pink or red depending on the variety - with many small seeds that can be eaten with. For consumption, guava is either peeled and then halved or hollowed out with a spoon. As a rule, guavas come to market immaturely, but ripen rapidly at room temperature. (Sb)