White Guava Seedlings

White guavas are a medium to large varietal, averaging 7 to 12 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to oval shape, tapering slightly at the ends. The fruit’s skin is thin, bumpy, and semi-smooth, appearing dark green when unripe and transforming into a yellow-green hue when mature. Underneath the surface, the white flesh is firmer than other guava varieties but still has a soft, tender, and crisp consistency. The flesh is also aqueous, encasing many white to yellow edible seeds. It is important to note that the flesh’s texture will be grainier just below the skin, similar to the mouthfeel of a pear, and in between the seeds, the flesh becomes smoother as it reaches the center. White guavas should feel heavy for their size and have a slight give to the flesh when gently squeezed. When ripe, the fruits will also emit an aromatic, tropical, heady fragrance. White guavas have a higher sugar content than pink and red-fleshed fruits, but the fruits also contain a sour acidity, creating a sweet, tart, and tangy flavor with fruity, bright, and musky, melon-like undertones.

White guavas are a good source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation. The fruits also provide some calcium and phosphorus to protect bones and teeth, magnesium to ensure optimum nerve control, vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, and contain other nutrients, including folate, copper, vitamin E, manganese, and iron.