PINK GUAVA PUREE

          CAJUBA, BRAZIL

 

Description: The Guava tree is native to Brazil, from there it spreads to low altitude tropical and subtropical regions.  Like the cashew, the Guava is a fruit typified by the high vitamin C content.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Brix:                              8°-9° Brix

 

pH:                   2.96 - 3.83

 

Acidity:             .3 - .6

 

Ratio:               10 - 30

 

Ascorbic Acid:  100 - 200

 

Color:               Pink

 

Flavor:              Typical of sweet guava flavor, no off-flavors

 

Total Plate Count: max 5,000/ml

 

Mold and Yeast:              max 100/ml

 

Harvest:            In the Northeast, the raw fruit is available in February, March, April, August and September.

 

Package:          Boxes or Drums

 

Storage:            Frozen