Guava Pulp :

Guava is a nutritious and delicious fruit that tastes like a combination of pear and strawberry. It is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin, thiamine, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, etc. In addition, it has a high fiber and water content. This tropical fruit also has digestive, carminative, antihyperglycemic, antispasmodic, antibiotic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. It helps treat acne, cure piles, lower the risk of diabetes, promote fertility, and relieve digestive disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, stomach ache, and acidity. Plus, it works as a filling snack and yet aids in weight loss. Regular consumption of this fruit is good for your skin too.

Applications :

Guava pulp is used mainly for conversion into juices, nectars, drinks, jams, jellies, Fruit cheese, fruit bars. Guava Juice is an excellent beverage, which makes a very tasty and nutritious drink. Very frequently people use Guava pulp to flavour ice cream, puddings and yoghurt. It has good potential as commercial source of pectin.

Specification of Guava Pulp -


T.S.S. (Brix) - Min 9
Acidity (% as C/A) - Min 0.4
pH - < 4.00
Additives - Citric Acid
Pesticide residue - Absent
Colour - Creamish White
Flavour - Characteristic
Taste
Characteristic

Average Composition of pulp (Per 100gm)

Edible Portion (% ) 100.00
Moisture (gm ) 81.70
Protein (gm 0.90
Fat (gm 0.30
Minerals (gm 0.70
Fibre (gm 5.20
Carbohydrates (gm ) 11.20
Energy (K.CaI ) 51.00
Calcium (mg) 10.00
Phosphorus (mg ) 28.00
Iron (mg ) 1.40
Vitamin C (mg ) 160.00
Vitamin B (mg ) 0.46