A guava is a tropical fruit with smooth, light green or yellow skin and pink, white, or red flesh inside filled with small, edible seeds. Guavas grow on small trees in warm climates like Mexico, Brazil, India, and Florida. The fruit is about the size of a tennis ball and has a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that some people describe as a mix between a strawberry and a pear.

You can eat a guava by biting right into it like an apple, or you can scoop out the soft inside with a spoon. The whole fruit is edible, including the seeds, though some people prefer to strain them out. Guavas are packed with vitamin C (even more than oranges!) and have a distinct, aromatic smell when ripe.

In many parts of the world, guavas appear in juices, jams, pastries, and candies. In Latin American bakeries, you might find guava paste, a thick, sweet treat often paired with cheese. The fruit grows abundantly in tropical regions, where guava trees can produce fruit year-round, making them a reliable and beloved source of fresh fruit for millions of people.