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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Guava |
| Scientific name | Psidium guajava |
| Family / Genus | Myrtaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3030 |
| PLU — organic | 93030 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3360 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Guava (Generic/Mixed Cultivars) | 45% | The most common type in the US market. Sweet, highly aromatic, soft to moderately firm pink flesh, numerous small seeds. Excellent for fresh eating, juices, and desserts. |
| White Guava (Generic/Mixed Cultivars) | 35% | Second most common. Mildly sweet, less aromatic than pink varieties, crisp white flesh, fewer and larger seeds. Often preferred for eating fresh, sometimes unripe with salt. |
| Thai Guava / Taiwan Guava (Crisp White Cultivars) | 10% | Large, very firm and crisp white flesh, very mild sweetness, low aroma, few seeds. Often eaten unripe or semi-ripe, sometimes with a sprinkle of salt or chili powder. |
| Mexican Cream | 5% | Known for its creamy texture, intense sweetness, and strong tropical aroma. Pale pink to yellow flesh, relatively small seeds. Highly prized for fresh consumption. |
| Ruby Supreme | 3% | Sweet, rich, slightly tart flavor with deep pink to red flesh. Good balance of sweetness and acidity, moderate seeds. Excellent for fresh eating and processing. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 µL/kg·h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Guavas are climacteric and ripen rapidly after harvest. Ethylene treatment can be used to promote uniform ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, chilling sensitive. Should not be stored with ethylene-sensitive commodities or commodities requiring temperatures below 45°F (7.5°C).
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by ethnic markets, health-conscious consumers, and growing interest in exotic tropical fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Pink Guava | 60% |
| White Guava | 25% |
| Lemon Guava | 10% |
| Other Specialty | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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