Guava
Across India
Export-quality Indian guava is primarily available from November to March, with the winter crop (Nov–Dec) offering the best quality, sweetness, and longer shelf life suitable for international shipping
Sourced from across India in wide variety and number Export-quality Indian guavas are premium-grade fruits, typically of the Allahabad Safeda (white flesh, sweet) or L-49 (Lucknow-49, greenish-yellow) varieties.
Why Indian?
Indian guavas are premier for export due to the country producing 50% of the world's supply (5.59 million metric tons in 2023) with year-round availability. Varieties like Allahabad Safeda and L-49 (Sardar) are preferred for their superior sweetness, thick pulp, and high nutrient content.
Benefits
Guava is one of the most nutrient-dense tropical fruits, rich in Vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants. It supports immunity, digestion, heart health, weight management, and hormonal balance. Cold-pressed guava juice is a clean, low-GI alternative to sugary beverages.
Uses & Applications
Export-quality guavas are primarily used for fresh consumption due to their premium texture and flavor, but are also highly valued for processing into high-end, nutrient-dense products like purees, jams, jellies, and juices. These, often organic or high-grade, fruits are utilized for gourmet salads, healthy snacks, and in culinary applications for their high fiber and Vitamin C content.
Characteristics
Health & Nutrition
Nutritional Value
Indian export-quality guava is a nutrient-dense, premium fruit (often of the VNR or Sardar varieties) prized for high Vitamin C—often 4x more than oranges—and dietary fiber, with approximately 68 calories per 100g.
Medicinal Properties
Indian export-quality guava (especially varieties like Allahabad Safeda) is a nutrient-dense superfood, rich in Vitamin C, iron, and dietary fiber. Its medicinal value includes potent antidiabetic effects, immune system boosting, improved digestive health, and antimicrobial properties. It supports heart health, blood sugar regulation, and has antioxidant-rich properties.
Varieties
Top Indian export-quality guava varieties, known for their superior taste, shelf life, and, appearance, include Allahabad Safeda, Lucknow 49 (Sardar), Lalit, and Arka Mridula. These varieties are favored for international markets due to their firm, white or pink pulp, low seed count, and high aromatic quality.
Specifications
Packaging
Indian export-quality guava is packed in durable, 5-ply double-wall corrugated fiberboard (CFB) cartons, typically in 3kg, 5kg, or 10kg capacities, often with ventilation holes to maintain freshness. Fruits are individually wrapped in foam nets to prevent damage during transport
Safety Information
ndian export-quality guavas require strict safety compliance, focusing on phyto-sanitary certification from APEDA, minimal chemical residue, and proper cold chain management to manage high perishability. Key safety notes include mandatory washing, careful sorting to remove pests/blemishes, and utilizing cold storage ( ) to maintain quality
Additional Information
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