Guava
Our customers use guava juice concentrate because of its strong tropical flavor, high nutritional value, and versatility in a wide range of products. Guava puree has a naturally sweet and slightly tangy taste that works well in beverages, juices, jams, candies, and dairy products. It is exceptionally rich in vitamin C, as well as fiber and antioxidants, which supports immune health and wellness marketing claims. Guava is commonly processed into purees, guava juice concentrate, and pastes, allowing for extended shelf life and consistent use in large-scale manufacturing. Additionally, its distinctive aroma and pink or white flesh enhance both the sensory and visual appeal of products, making it a popular ingredient for creating flavorful and premium offerings.
Guava can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Psidium Guajava
A Berry of the Myrtle Woods
Guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. Guava puree and guava juice concentrate is highly regarded for its intense tropical aroma, vibrant color, and rich nutritional profile (containing up to four times the Vitamin C of an orange) guava is a staple ingredient in tropical food and beverage manufacturing. Brothers International partners with origin processors who harvest guavas at peak aromatic maturity, immediately pulping, de-seeding, and refining the fruit to yield ultra-smooth purees and clarified concentrates.
In commercial processing, two primary color varieties dictate product formulation. Pink Guava is the premier choice for industrial applications. Rich in natural carotenoids (primarily lycopene), pink guava provides an eye-catching rosy hue, creamy texture, and a sweet, aromatic profile reminiscent of a blend between strawberry, pear, and mango. Used extensively in tropical juice blends, smoothies, yogurts, and nectar bases. White Guava features a pale cream to yellowish pulp with a higher natural acidity and mild, sweet floral notes. White guava is ideal for formulations where manufacturers want authentic tropical flavor without altering the natural color of the finished food or beverage matrix.
Global Sourcing Through the Brothers International Network:
Guava trees thrive in frost-free tropical and subtropical climates, but crops can be sensitive to localized weather extremes, heavy rains during harvest, and soil conditions. Securing a reliable, year-round supply requires an expansive global sourcing footprint. Brothers International connects North American manufacturers to premier guava-growing regions through our established network of audited processing partners.
We source high-grade guava ingredients from the world’s top tropical origins. In South America, (Brazil, Ecuador & Colombia) Brazil is a global powerhouse for Pink Guava puree processing, producing vibrant, high-viscosity purees with rich soluble solids and consistent acidity. Central & North America (Mexico) supplies both pink and white guava varieties, offering geographical proximity, efficient transit times, and exceptional fruit quality. Asia (India & Thailand) is a major producer of high-yield white and pink guava varieties, serving as key origins for clarified juice concentrates and cost-effective puree supplies.
By coordinating inventory across these diverse tropical regions, Brothers International insulates your business from localized crop failures, logistics bottlenecks, and price volatility.
Harvest Cycles & Continuous Supply Management:
Depending on the region, guava trees can produce two major harvests per year or yield near-continuous crops in equatorial zones. In Mexico and Central America, peak production runs from late summer through winter, while South American and Asian harvests provide complementary windows throughout the spring and summer.
Managing these multi-continental harvest calendars is a core strength of Brothers International. Our specialized operations and logistics teams oversee cold-chain ocean transport, USDA/FDA import clearances, C-TPAT supply chain security, and strategic warehousing across North America. Whether your facility needs single-strength Pink Guava Puree, 20°–25° Brix Puree Concentrate, or 65° Brix Clarified Juice Concentrate, our network ensures inventory is ready when your production schedule demands it.
Rigorous Quality Control, Traceability & Compliance:
Processing guava requires specialized finishing equipment to remove natural seeds and hard “stone cells” (sclereids) that give raw guava a gritty texture. Every supplier within the Brothers International network undergoes a rigorous auditing process to guarantee complete supply chain traceability, sustainable farming practices, and strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and international food safety mandates.
Through our network, we deliver guava ingredients backed by complete technical documentation and top-tier industry certifications, including GFSI benchmarks (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000), USDA Organic (NOP), Kosher, Fair Trade Certified™, and Halal. Our quality assurance protocols include testing for pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbial safety, particle/mesh fineness, titratable acidity, and Brix adherence, including the FDA 7.7° Brix standard of identity under 21 CFR § 101.30.
The Brothers International
Quality Promise
Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Guava is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Guava of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
Industry Glossary
A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.
