How to tell if guava is ripe

Guava is a special fruit produced in tropical regions. It is sold in fruit markets in many cities in China, but people don't know much about it and don't know how to judge whether it is ripe when buying it. In fact, there are many ways to judge whether guava is ripe. I will introduce these methods to you in a while, so that you can easily judge whether guava and guava are ripe.

How to tell if guava is ripe

1. To judge whether guava is ripe, look at its head

The size of guava fruit is relatively uniform. You can judge whether it is ripe by looking at its size. Generally, a guava that grows to two-thirds the size of an adult's fist is ripe, and the maturity should be good, suitable for purchase and consumption.

2. Determine whether the guava is cooked

You can judge whether the guava fruit is ripe by tasting it. The ripe guava tastes sweet and crisp, while the unripe guava tastes very light. It has not only a strong sour taste, but also a strong astringent taste. This unripe guava cannot be eaten directly, but can be paired with other ingredients and seasoned before eating.

3. Judging whether guava is ripe or not by looking at its appearance

To judge whether guava is ripe or not, you can look at its appearance. During the growth period, when guava is not ripe, its appearance is green. After it is ripe, the color of the peel becomes lighter, and it will become yellow-green or light green. There will be a lot of wrinkles on the skin, and it is not smooth at all when you touch it with your hand. In addition, when the guava is ripe, the peel will become very thin and it cannot be peeled off at all. It can be eaten directly after washing.