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This article was co-authored by Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM. Tracy Zollinger (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Founder of Island Acupuncture in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience, Tracy specializes in a holistic approach to reproductive health, fertility, and pre and post-natal care. Tracy creates comprehensive treatment plans using acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and western labs. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and is board certified in integrative reproductive medicine, with a focus on LGBTQIA specific needs. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,294,505 times.
Guava are a delicious fruit whose juice has, on occasion, been referred to as 'the nectar of the gods.' Don't just get caught up on the juice--whole guava can be a sweet snack that will make you feel like you're in paradise even when you're sitting in your cubicle. Read this wikiHow to learn how to select, prepare, and eat guava.
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1 Look for the softest guava you can find. The softer a guava is, the sweeter and more delicious it will be. Keep in mind that because guavas are best when extremely soft, they are also extremely perishable. Once you purchase or pick your guavas, you should have about two days before they go bad, depending on how ripe the fruit is when you purchase it.[1]XResearch source
In order to tell if a guava is ripe, squeeze it gently. If it gives under your fingers, its ripe.
2 Look for any blemishes on the guava. You want to try to select guavas that are blemish-free. Blemishes or bruises can mean the fruit is bad or will not taste good.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Check the color of the guava. Ripe guavas are those that have gone from bright green to a softer yellowish-green color. If you see a touch of pink on the fruit, it is in its prime. If you don't find any that are yellow, you can always buy green guava and wait for them to ripen.[3]XResearch source
4 Smell before you select. A perfectly ripe guava is one that you can smell without even putting it to your nose. It should smell sweet and slightly musky. If you have eaten a guava before, look for guavas that smell like they taste.[4]XResearch source
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1 Wash your guavas. You should wash the entire guava, as the rinds are actually edible. Rinse the fruit with cold water in an effort to quell any bacterial growth. Pat your guavas dry with paper towels.
2 Place your guava on a cutting board. Using a knife, slice your guava in half. Serrated knives usually work best when cutting open a guava. Some guavas have pink flesh, some have white flesh.[5]XResearch source
You can either cut them in half or slice them up into thinner slices.
3 Eat your guava. You can either eat the whole guava (rind and all) or scoop out the insides.[6]XResearch source Either way, you're in for a delicious treat. Some people like to put seasonings on their guavas like soy sauce, salt, sugar, or even vinegar.[7]XResearch source
4 Store any guava you don't eat. You can wrap uneaten guava halves in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge for up to four days. If you don't think you will eat the guavas within four days, you should freeze your guava. Frozen guavas can stay in the freezer for up to eight months.[8]XResearch source
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1 Want to add a touch of the tropics to your next BBQ? Make guava barbecue sauce, a delicious sweet and salt combo that will make you feel like you're feasting in paradise.[9]XResearch source
2 Try making guava pastries. Bored with the classic berry danish? Why not try adding some excitement to your morning meal.[10]XResearch source
3 Make delicious guava jello. Skip the normal jello flavors dive and into something a bit more tropical. You can even make jello with actual guava chunks in it!
4 Step up the classic mimosa with some guava juice. Rather than mixing orange juice with sparkling wine, try some guava juice in a Hermosa mimosa instead. Just pour the sparkling wine, a dash of guava juice and two or three maraschino cherries.
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Question Can guava leaf tea help to lose weight? Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM Licensed Herbalist & Acupuncturist Tracy Zollinger (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Founder of Island Acupuncture in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience, Tracy specializes in a holistic approach to reproductive health, fertility, and pre and post-natal care. Tracy creates comprehensive treatment plans using acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and western labs. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and is board certified in integrative reproductive medicine, with a focus on LGBTQIA specific needs. Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM Licensed Herbalist & Acupuncturist Expert Answer Guava leaves are great for weight loss if your weight loss issue is about blood glucose levels or improper digestion. If your issue is that you're eating a lot of sweets, guava leaves are not going to help you lose weight. You need to actually change your diet, but they can help you be more efficient at the things you're digesting. If you're not a fan of tea, you can add the leaves into food or take them as a powder or capsule. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 7
Question What part of the Guava do you eat? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer You can eat any part of the guava. This includes the flesh, the seeds, and even the rind. Make sure the rind has been washed before trying to eat it. If you don’t like the rind, just peel it off before eating the flesh. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 52
Question Do you eat the seeds of a guava? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer The guava seeds are totally edible and are usually left in the fruit when sliced or scooped out. They’re a good source of fiber, so enjoy them! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 41
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Know when it's ripe--guava usually turns yellow, maroon, or green when it is ripe. Thanks Helpful 6 Not Helpful 1
Be careful when eating guavas as they do have seeds. These seeds are edible but are hard to chew, so be careful when giving small children guavas. Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 2
Here in Mumbai (and probably everywhere in India) street vendors sprinkle a little salt and chilli powder on guava slices. Delicious! Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 4
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Co-authored by: Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM Licensed Herbalist & Acupuncturist This article was co-authored by Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM. Tracy Zollinger (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Founder of Island Acupuncture in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience, Tracy specializes in a holistic approach to reproductive health, fertility, and pre and post-natal care. Tracy creates comprehensive treatment plans using acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and western labs. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and is board certified in integrative reproductive medicine, with a focus on LGBTQIA specific needs. This article has been viewed 1,294,505 times. 25 votes - 88% Co-authors: 48Updated: October 28, 2025 Views: 1,294,505 Categories: Featured Articles | Eating Techniques | Fruits and VegetablesArticle SummaryX
To enjoy fresh guava, pick out a fruit that’s soft to the touch, free of blemishes, and yellowish-green in color. The skin of a ripe guava might have hints of pink. It should also have a sweet, musky smell. Before eating the guava, rinse the skin under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Put the guava on a cutting board and slice it in half with a sharp knife, then cut the halves into thinner slices. Enjoy the guava slices plain or dip them in a sweet or savory sauce—you can eat the whole thing, rind, seeds, and all. If you don’t eat all of the guava at once, put the rest in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 8 months. Other ways to enjoy guava include incorporating it into a barbeque sauce, putting guava chunks in Jell-o, or adding a splash of guava juice to your favorite cocktail. To learn more about how to store leftover guava or how to include it in meals, keep reading!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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"Since I'm always interested in learning about and trying new fruits, I picked up some guavas in the local store. Knowing that the entire fruit is edible is exciting and this will be my first time eating some. Thank you for the tips."..." more
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"I drank Kerns guava juice for years. It was my favorite fruit juice, but I had never eaten a real guava before. Now I just bought a couple, and thanks to your article, I know what to do with them. Thanks for the information."..." more
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1 Look for the softest guava you can find. The softer a guava is, the sweeter and more delicious it will be. Keep in mind that because guavas are best when extremely soft, they are also extremely perishable. Once you purchase or pick your guavas, you should have about two days before they go bad, depending on how ripe the fruit is when you purchase it.[1] 
2 Look for any blemishes on the guava. You want to try to select guavas that are blemish-free. Blemishes or bruises can mean the fruit is bad or will not taste good.[2] Advertisement 
3 Check the color of the guava. Ripe guavas are those that have gone from bright green to a softer yellowish-green color. If you see a touch of pink on the fruit, it is in its prime. If you don't find any that are yellow, you can always buy green guava and wait for them to ripen.[3] 
4 Smell before you select. A perfectly ripe guava is one that you can smell without even putting it to your nose. It should smell sweet and slightly musky. If you have eaten a guava before, look for guavas that smell like they taste.[4] Advertisement 
1 Wash your guavas. You should wash the entire guava, as the rinds are actually edible. Rinse the fruit with cold water in an effort to quell any bacterial growth. Pat your guavas dry with paper towels. 
2 Place your guava on a cutting board. Using a knife, slice your guava in half. Serrated knives usually work best when cutting open a guava. Some guavas have pink flesh, some have white flesh.[5] 
3 Eat your guava. You can either eat the whole guava (rind and all) or scoop out the insides.[6] Either way, you're in for a delicious treat. Some people like to put seasonings on their guavas like soy sauce, salt, sugar, or even vinegar.[7] 
4 Store any guava you don't eat. You can wrap uneaten guava halves in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge for up to four days. If you don't think you will eat the guavas within four days, you should freeze your guava. Frozen guavas can stay in the freezer for up to eight months.[8] Advertisement 
1 Want to add a touch of the tropics to your next BBQ? Make guava barbecue sauce, a delicious sweet and salt combo that will make you feel like you're feasting in paradise.[9] 
2 Try making guava pastries. Bored with the classic berry danish? Why not try adding some excitement to your morning meal.[10] 
3 Make delicious guava jello. Skip the normal jello flavors dive and into something a bit more tropical. You can even make jello with actual guava chunks in it! 
4 Step up the classic mimosa with some guava juice. Rather than mixing orange juice with sparkling wine, try some guava juice in a Hermosa mimosa instead. Just pour the sparkling wine, a dash of guava juice and two or three maraschino cherries. Advertisement 
Ways to Incorporate Guava Into Meals 
Tracy Zollinger Dipl. OM, L.Ac., FABORM Licensed Herbalist & Acupuncturist Tracy Zollinger (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Founder of Island Acupuncture in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience, Tracy specializes in a holistic approach to reproductive health, fertility, and pre and post-natal care. Tracy creates comprehensive treatment plans using acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and western labs. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and is board certified in integrative reproductive medicine, with a focus on LGBTQIA specific needs. 
wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 