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The feijoa fruit is sometimes called the pineapple guava although it does not come from the same family. It is a green chicken's egg shaped & sized fruit with an aromatic sweet flavour. When ripe, the tiny edible seeds are embedded in a clear jelly-like centre. Unripe, the seed pulp is white and opaque. When buying feijoas, look for fruit that feel firm. Feijoas can bruise easily even though they feel hard, so handle them gently.

To eat feijoa, cut the fruit in half and scoop the fresh out with a spoon.

Feijoas are a rich source of vitamin C. They are low in calories and high in minerals and fibre. They are also high in antioxidants.
Feijoa also contain saponins, chemical compounds thought to have protect against anticancer and lower cholesterol. They are also a good source of flavonoids known to play an important role in the prevention of cancer.

Category: Fruit

In Season: Autumn