Strawberry guava

Psidium cattleyanum

fruit

Small red or yellow cherry-sized guavas with tangy, fragrant white flesh, as jam, jelly or infused rum in Réunion.

Origin

Atlantic Forest of Brazil, naturalized in Réunion, Mauritius and Hawaii

Season (United States)

March to May

Preparation

It is eaten whole, thin skin and small seeds included.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Réunion, picking it is a ritual from March to May; it also invades the forests there.