Specification:

Few would know that the Guava finds it origins in Central America and Mexico. Today of course the fruit has spread throughout the world, and right from Hawaii to India.

In India, White Guava is primarily produced in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad Variety, produced in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Is generally considered the best.

The fruit is included amongst super-fruits for health given rich base of health properties. A single guava contains four times the amount of Vitamin C as that in an orange.

Product Description

The product is derived from fresh, sound ripe, White Guava fruit (Psidium guajava Mytraceae VAR Pink & white). Firm fully matured Guavas are harvested, quickly transported to fruit processing plant and inspected. Fully ripened Guava fruits are then washed, deseeded, pulp extracted, centrifuged ( if required) thermally processed and aseptically filled by HTST process into pre-sterilized bags or in OTS cans which are hermetically sealed processed and cooled.

Appearance

Uniform, gritty, smooth, free from fibers and any foreign matter.

Aroma and Flavor

Characteristic prominent aroma of natural ripe Guava and free from any fermented & off flavor and free from scorched or caramelized flavor.

Taste

Characteristic typical sweet acidic taste of natural ripe Guava fruit. Free from any off taste.

Color

Appealing Ivory white to creamish white.

Physical Characteristics

Brix @ 20ºC: 9° Min
Acidity: 0.45 to 0.60 (As % anhydrous citric acid W/W)
pH @ 20ºC: 3.75 to 4.20
Consistency@ 20°C: 6 – 10 cm / 30 Sec (Bostwick)
Black Specks: < Nil
Brown Specks: < 10 no per 10 Gms.