GUAVA

BACKGROUND

• White,pink,yellow or red flesh
• Green or yellow rind
• Lots of seeds
• Round or oval shaped

BACKGROUND cONT.

• Grows on shallow-rooted shrub or small tree
• Warm tropical areas

HISTORY

• Origin is uncertain
• South Mexico, central america
• Common in Asian countries

NUTRITION

• Treats cough, dysentery and colds
• Lessens chance of cancer and heart problems
• High in vitamin a,b,c and potassium
• Many different forms

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Firmness, yellow or bright green skin
• Refrigerate ripe-4days
• Frozen ripe-8months
• Tropical

GUAVA