What do Feijoas taste like?

What do Feijoas taste like?

The flesh inside is cream-colored and encases a jelly-like center. The texture is gritty, close to that of a pear. The flesh tastes like a combination of several other fruits, usually described as pineapple, guava, and strawberry. Some people report a taste similar to that of a quince or lemon.

What are the health benefits of Feijoas?

Feijoas contain high amounts of different vitamins and B vitamins (B3, B5, B6, C, E and K), dietary fiber and minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus. You can also find vital antioxidants like flavonoids and glycosides in these fruits.

Is it OK to eat feijoa skin?

Some cultivars of feijoa may be theoretically perfect fruits, in the sense that every part is edible. i.e. as with babaco, there is no skin to peel nor seeds to remove. Most people assume that feijoas must be peeled; and in fact, in fruits grown from seed, the skin is usually too sour to eat with pleasure.