Guavas

Egypt Overseas delivers premium tropical guavas cultivated in Egypt’s Nile Delta microclimates. Our guavas feature aromatic pink or white flesh, buttery texture, and natural sweetness – ideal for gourmet fruit markets, juice processors, and exotic produce distributors. With 45 years of subtropical fruit expertise, we harvest at optimal ripeness and implement specialized handling to preserve delicate flavors for European and Gulf markets.

Origin & Varieties
Origin: Nile Delta, Egypt (protected microclimates, alluvial soil)
Main Varieties:

• Red Malaysian: Pink flesh, high vitamin C

• Thai White: Crisp white flesh, floral notes

• Mexican Cream: Buttery texture, small seeds
  Season: July – December (Peak: September-November)

Product Specifications

• Size: 6-8cm diameter (100-150g)

• Shape: Uniform oval or pear-shaped

• Skin Color: Lime green to yellow (ripe)

• Flesh Color: Vibrant pink or creamy white

• Seed Content: <5% by weight

Quality Metrics

• Brix Level: 8-12° (sweetness guarantee)

• Firmness: 30-50 N compression test

• Aroma Intensity: Strong characteristic fragrance

• Defect Tolerance: ≤3% blemishes

• Shelf Life: 10-14 days at 8-10°C

• Vitamin C: ≥200mg/100g (pink varieties)

Product Forms

• Whole fruit (stem-on)

• Pre-ripened ready-to-eat

• Fresh-cut halves/cubes

• Bulk field-packed
  (Custom ripening stages available)

Packing Options

• Retail Ready: 2-fruit clamshells (500g)

• Food Service: 4kg telescopic cartons

• Export Standard: Single-layer trays (6kg)

• Gourmet Selection: Foam-net wrapped singles

• Private Label: Custom packaging (MOQ 500 units)