Lemon Guava
By: Anonymous

About

A yellow guava, similar to the strawberry guava except fruits are often slightly larger (1-2"). Flesh is yellow, very fragrant, with the hint of a lemon-guava like flavor.

Information
Other names: Psidium Littorale, Yellow Strawberry Guava
Translations: Lemon gvajavi, Lemon gvajavos, Limun Guava, Lemon ổi, नींबू अमरूद, Limão Goiaba, Лимон Гуава, Λεμόνι Γκουάβα, ليمون جوافة, 레몬 구아바, Lemon guavový, Lemon Jambu, Lemon bayabas, 柠檬番石榴, Guayaba Limón, Lemon guava, Lemon guavový, לימון גויאבה, Лимун Гуава, レモングアバ, Citron Goyave, Guaiaba Llimona, Лимон Гуава, Лимон гуава


Physical Description
Look similar to lemons and grapefruits put together. Green when ripe but transition into yellowish orange color with pinkish orange center.
 
Colors: Green, Yellow, Pink


Tasting Notes
Flavors: acidic, spicy, sour
Mouthfeel: Crisp, Crunchy, Juicy
Food complements: Ham, Pork, Jams, Jelly
Wine complements: White
Substitutes: Strawberry guava


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: march, april, may, june, july, august
Peak: april, may, june
Buying: You can order online or purchase at your local whole foods store. 
Procuring: Fruiting from April through to June. Native to Brazil and adjacent tropical South America


Preparation and Use
The seeds are small and white in color and can be roasted as a substitute for coffee. Its leaves may be brewed for tea. The skin is also edible and tastes a bit like rose petals but is best removed for a sweeter flavor. Guava is used to produce jams, jellys, and juices commercially. Guava may be eaten raw or cooked. Guavas are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain iron calcium, and phosphorus.
Cleaning: You can rinse thoroughly with cool running water prior to preparation and use. 


Conserving and Storing
Store at room temperature. 


Social/Political

History: Neal (1965) describes the guava tree as a low evergreen tree or shrub 6 to 25 feet high, with wide spreading branches and downy twigs.