The sweetness of guava depends on its variety. In addition, how ripe or unripe it is also related to its taste. Generally, ripe guavas are sweeter. Some guavas are red inside. Generally, these are more delicious.
Just as buying good fish and fresh vegetables from the market requires experience, so does buying fruit. However, if you are inexperienced in this regard, know what signs to look for to select a good guava.
Color : The color of the guava indicates how ripe or unripe the fruit is. Usually, dark green guavas are unripe. They are a little hard. Guavas that are already sweet, of course, have sweetness even when raw. However, if you buy a guava that has a slight yellow tint, there is a greater chance of it being sweet. On the other hand, a completely yellow guava is more ripe. It has a slightly sour taste, which many people do not like.
Smell : The smell tells you whether a guava is ripe or unripe. The smell of both types of guava is different. The smell of ripe guava is especially strong. If you are not sure whether a guava is ripe or not by looking at its color when buying it, definitely smell it.
Soft : If the guava is very hard, it is unripe. If it feels slightly soft when pressed with your finger, it is well-ripened. However, if it is too soft, it is definitely overripe.
Inner color : Some guavas are white, some have a reddish skin. The taste of the reddish guavas also varies. Some guavas can be small and sweet despite being green. The taste depends on the type of guava.
What's wrong : Many people plan to keep raw guava at home for a week and eat it later. However, just keeping it at home all the time doesn't mean it will be ripe and sweet. Rather, you need to check it from the beginning before buying it.
