The Feijoa is an oblong berry of 4 to 7 cm × 3 to 5 cm, dark green at maturity, with pleasant aromas of its own.

Fruiting requires cool weather.

  The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, whitish or yellowish, and fragrant.

It is edible, rich in vitamin C and with it drinks, jellies, ice cream and jams are prepared.

Composition per 100 grams of edible portion

Nutritional value table for every 100 grams.

Tableau de valeur nutritionnelle pour 100 grammes

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Vitamins / Vitamines

The Feijoa is an almost unknown fruit, but to give you an idea, it is related to the guava and both fruits have a bittersweet flavor. They usually weigh about 40 or 50 grams. Its pulp is gelatinous, which makes it an ideal fruit to make jams, jellies and compotes. They usually eat raw, peeling or splitting them in half or using a small spoon to extract their pulp. You can also eat it cooked.

The feijoa gives us the vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C and E. Regarding the minerals, the feijoa contains Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, and Zinc, helps to prevent and improve The symptoms of influenza states, is rich in antioxidants. It helps eliminate free radicals. Improves moods Effectively fights states of fatigue, irritability and helps prevent depression. It benefits the thyroid gland by containing iodine. Improves renal functions. Prevents anemia It increases the levels of red blood cells in the blood. Stimulates the creation of stomach acids, which helps the digestion of food and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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