🌱 Popular Indian Guava Varieties
1️ Allahabad Safeda (Most Exported Variety)
✅ Color: Light green skin with white
flesh
✅ Taste:
Mildly sweet and low in seeds
✅ Size:
Medium to large, round
✅ Export
Markets: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore
✅ Best
Use: Fresh consumption and juice
2️ Pink Guava
(High in Lycopene & Popular for Processing)
✅ Color: Greenish-yellow skin with pink
flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet with a tropical aroma
✅ Size:
Medium, oval-shaped
✅ Export
Markets: Europe, USA, Middle East
✅ Best
Use: Juices, jams, and fruit salads
3️ Lucknow 49 (Sardar Guava)
✅ Color: Bright green skin with white
flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet and juicy
✅ Size:
Large, round
✅ Export
Markets: Southeast Asia, Middle East
✅ Best
Use: Fresh eating and processing
4️ Arka Kiran
(Hybrid Variety)
✅ Color: Reddish-pink skin with deep
pink flesh
✅ Taste:
Very sweet and aromatic
✅ Size:
Medium, round
✅ Export
Markets: Niche organic markets in Europe and the USA
✅ Best
Use: Juices and desserts
5️ Thai Guava (Crunchy & Popular for Export)
✅ Color: Light green skin with white
flesh
✅ Taste:
Sweet and crisp
✅ Size:
Large, oval-shaped
✅ Export
Markets: Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia
✅ Best
Use: Fresh eating and salads
💪 Health Benefits of Fresh Guavas
🍐 Rich in Vitamin C – Boosts immunity
and skin health 🛡️
💓 Supports
Heart Health – Reduces bad cholesterol and regulates blood pressure ❤️
🩸 Improves
Digestion – High in fiber, prevents constipation 🌿
🧠 Enhances
Brain Function – Loaded with antioxidants for cognitive health 🧠
⚖️ Aids in
Weight Management – Low in calories, high in fiber 🏋️
👀 Good
for Eye Health – Rich in Vitamin A for vision care 👁️
🧊 Storage & Handling Tips
✅ Room Temperature: Fresh guavas stay
good for 3-5 days
✅ Refrigeration:
5-8°C extends shelf life up to 2-3 weeks
✅ Controlled
Atmosphere Storage: Maintains freshness for 4-5 weeks
✅ Humidity
Level: Keep at 85-90% to prevent dehydration
✅ Avoid
Moisture & Sunlight: Prevents over-ripening and spoilage
📦 Packing for Exports
1️ Standard
Packing
📦 Carton Boxes: 2kg, 3kg, 5kg, or 10kg
packs
📦 Clamshell
Packaging: 500g or 1kg for supermarkets
📦 Foam
Net Covering: Prevents bruising during transit
2️ Protective Measures for Export
🚚 Pre-cooling at 5-8°C before shipment
📦 Use of
Cushioning Materials to avoid damage
🌡️ Cold
Chain Logistics (5-8°C) during transport
