Feijoa Fruit

The feijoa is an evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 1-7 metres, and is grown as an ornamental or fruiting tree. It produces an attractive burst of red flowers during the spring seaon.

Leaves are coloured green on the upper surface and silvery grey on the bottom.

Feijoa, is also referred to as the pineapple guava and also the guavasteen, and is surely an amazing and attractive fruit which is native to South America.

Feijoa plant can be viewed as an evergreen shrub or even like a tiny tree.

Some individuals mix feijoa together with smoothes, yogurt, juices, ice creams, fresh fruit juices, shakes, jam, or even they simply enjoy it on its own like a natural and also healthy fruit.

Since feijoa is abundant with vegetable fiber, it is suggested for the treatments for bowel problems that usually takes place while pregnant and after birth.

The feijoa fruit can also be recognized for its aromatic as well as long-lasting fragrance.

You can buy feijoas at bigger grocery store chains and also at niche or even premium vegetable and fruit stores.

When choosing a feijoa, ensure that the fruit produces a pleasing fragrance and, whenever squashed, is almost soft to the touch.

Feijoa contains small proportions B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin E and K, as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium, copper, and manganese.

Make fig butter by boiling dried figs in fruit juice until soft. When all the liquid has been absorbed, place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Use to spread on rice cakes, toast or crackers. Seeds of the Feijoa fruit is usually not consumed separately, but also not thrown away.

The seeds are often used as natural body scrub and exfoliating agent.

The fruit is suggested to be consumed by people suffering from blood pressure irregularity. It helps in regularizing the blood pressure.