The fruit is edible, round or pear-shaped, between 3 to 10 cm in diameter (up to 12 cm in select crops). It has a thin and delicate rind, pale green to yellow in the mature stage in some species, pink to red in others, creamy white or orange flesh with many small hard seeds and a strong characteristic aroma. Benefits for your health: In addition to its delicious flavor, sweet with an acid touch, and its smooth texture, this fruit has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, astringent and antiseptic properties, among others. It is also rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C, 7 times more than an orange!