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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Thai guavas are available in the spring.
Current Facts
Guavas come in two broad groups divided by the color of their flesh: pink and white. Thai guavas are a group of guavas within the white category that include a number of varieties.
Description/Taste
Thai guavas are generally the size of a softball with apple green skin that can range from bumpy to smooth. The flesh is white with pale yellow seeds and tends to be drier than the pink type of guavas. Thai guavas are only mildly sweet and have very little fragrance. The crunchy flesh and hard seeds are both edible.
Nutritional Value
Guavas are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium.
Applications
Thai guavas are often eaten slightly under ripe and raw dipped in salt or sugar mixed with dried chili. They can be julienned and added to green mango or papaya salads. Fresh guava spears can be pickled and used on their own or as an accompaniment to roasted chicken. Chopped Thai guava also goes well in sweet applications as an unusual pie filling.
Geography/History
Thai guavas are grown throughout Southeast Asia and have been imported to grow in the subtropical regions of the United States such as Florida, Southern California and Hawaii.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Thai Guavas. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Taste |
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Roast Chicken with Guava Pickle |
| Athen's Banner Herald |
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Thai Guava Berry Pie |
| Khymos |
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Thai Guava with Star Anise, Salt and Sugar dip |
