There’s a reason why humans have engineered seedless grapes and watermelons: the seeds in fruit can be pretty unappetizing. Depending on the fruit, seeds can often be super hard and difficult to eat (or technically edible but not pleasant to consume). But some fruits hide the best of their benefits inside their seeds. It’s true of pomegranates (those gorgeous red arils are actually seeds!) as well as many tropical fruits like papaya and passion fruit. But what about guava, the crown jewel of tropical fruit? Can you eat guava seeds?
The short version: Yes, you can, says Lauren Manaker, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT. But that’s not the only reason to enjoy guava. When fully ripe, guava fruit will go from a dark green color to a lighter, lime-green hue. In terms of taste, ripe guava is very aromatic and has a somewhat mild sweet and tangy flavor profile…
Read the full article originally published at www.wellandgood.com.