Guava Juice
Sweet, creamy, and fragrant Guava Juice is packed with invigorating tropical flavors from fresh guavas. It is so easy to make, using only 4 ingredients only!
Guava is loaded with nutrients. It has more vitamin C than oranges and is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, lycopene, calcium, manganese, and potassium. Besides this, guava is also low in calories, high in fiber, and makes for a great addition to your everyday diet.
Have you ever tried a guava before? Not only guava is delicious, but it is also often regarded as the “queen of fruits” and “superfruits” due to the numerous health benefits it offers.
Drinking Guava Juice is the easiest way to incorporate guava into your everyday diet. If you don’t want to buy one that is loaded with artificial colors and sweeteners, making your own is a cheap and easy option.
Fresh Guava Juice is sweet, creamy, and fruity. This delicious drink is simple to make. Follow this recipe to make a healthy and refreshing drink that the whole family will love!
Which Type of Guava Is Best Used For Guava Juice?
What is the difference between white and pink guava? Pink guava has a high water content. Contains less sugar and starch. Vitamin C and seeds are low or seedless. Whereas white guava contains more sugar, starch, vitamin C, and more seeds. White pulp guava has a high amount of antioxidants and pink guava has even more of these elements.
Pink guava contains an organic pigment called carotenoid. This pigment gives the red color to carrots and tomatoes. The concentration of carotenoids varies in different varieties of guavas. On this basis, they range in color from white, to light pink to dark pink. At the same time, the carotenoid content of white guava is insufficient to give color to its pulp. Also, there is a slight difference in the taste of white and pink guava.
Both pink and white guavas can be used for making Guava Juice. Considering vitamin C content, white guavas include more vitamin C than pink guavas. However, pink guavas contain less sugar and starch. Because of that, it can be recommended for people who are highly concerned about their sugar levels. Pink guava is potentially better for weight management due to its lower sugar and starch content. The higher water content also keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
Ingredients You Need
- Guavas – Preferably pink guavas. Make sure your guavas are fully ripe before using them.
- Water – To blend the guavas.
- Sugar – To sweeten. You can also swap the sugar with other sweeteners if preferred.
- Condensed milk – To make the juice creamier. You can skip it if preferred.
How to Choose Ripe Guavas?
When guavas ripen, they go from dark green to a lighter yellow-green color. You’ll want to choose one of the yellowish ones and make sure that it’s free of blemishes or bruises. Sometimes ripe guavas will also have a touch of pink color to them.
A ripe guava will be soft and give under your fingers when you lightly squeeze it. You can also tell a guava is ripe by the aroma. You should be able to smell the fruit’s musky, sweet scent without even having to put it up to your nose.
How to Make Guava Juice
- Peel and cut the guavas into chunks.
- Add guavas, sugar, condensed milk, and water into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the juice and discard the seeds if you prefer smooth juice.
- Serve.
Can You Eat Guava Seeds?
Guava seeds can be eaten! Guava seeds contribute a portion of the nutritious value of the fruit as a whole. In fact, several food experts recommend eating guava seeds. They can be chewed or swallowed whole. You can eat the seeds along with the pulp to enjoy the fruit while still gaining nutrients. You may also smash the guava seeds and incorporate them into a smoothie or shake.
Guava Juice
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) ripe guavas, about 4 guavas, preferably pink guavas
- 1/4 cup (50 gr) granulated sugar or other sweeteners
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk, optional
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
Instructions
- Peel and cut guavas into chunks.
- Blend – In a blender, add guavas, sugar, condensed milk, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the juice into a pitcher and remove the seeds if you prefer smooth juice. The seeds are edible and nutritious. You can omit this step if preferred.
- Serve – Pour into serving glasses. Enjoy!
