Psidium cattleianum
Psidium cattleianum
Common name:
Purple Guava
Local name:
Araçá
Country:
Brazil
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Part of plant/stage of process:
whole fruit, raw
A small tree that produces pleasantly sour fruits that are high in vitamin C. They are often eaten fresh, or processed into juices, jellies, jams, ice cream, and sorbet. They can also be used to make a purée that is used as a filling in baked goods.