Feijoa Fruit is for some reason not very popular in the USA, especially in the northwest, probably because it requires a warm climate. Feijoa fruit has been seen in Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Georgia, Russia, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Azerbaijan, China, and some of the hotter states in the USA. This Feijoa fruit is also called Pineapple Guava or just Guavasteen. Feijoa plant can be considered as an evergreen shrub or as a little tree. Some people combine Feijoa with smoothies, ice creams, shakes, yogurt, juices, fruit drinks, jam, or they just enjoy it by itself as a natural and healthy fruit. The Feijoa fruit is very good and healthy for people because in about a cup of this pureed fruit you can get these nutrients:
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate (good amount)
- Vitamin C (large amount)
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Protein
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Calories
