Facts about Guavas

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   Brazil produces approximately 450,000 metric tons of guavas annually, making it the world's largest commercial grower of the fruit.

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   In traditional medicine across India and Southeast Asia, guava leaves have been brewed into tea for centuries to treat diarrhea and dysentery due to their astringent tannin compounds.

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   Over 400 guava varieties exist worldwide, with cultivars ranging from small cherry-sized fruits to large specimens weighing up to one pound each.

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   Pink or red flesh in guavas indicates higher levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant also found in tomatoes and watermelons.

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   Guava trees can produce fruit within 3 to 4 years of planting and yield up to 100 pounds of fruit annually per mature tree under optimal growing conditions.

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   The guava's seeds can number between 100 and 500 per fruit, with all seeds being edible and safe to consume unlike many other tropical fruits.

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   Native to Mexico and Central America, guavas were cultivated by the Aztecs at least 2,500 years ago before spreading globally through Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century.

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   Containing approximately 228 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams, guavas provide nearly five times more of this nutrient than oranges.

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